Movado Sapphire

MOVADO SAPPHIRE™

Movado - Sapphire - Bracelets - réf. 0606881w & 0606882w

Movado - Sapphire - Straps - réf. 0606883w & 0606884w

The Movado Sapphire achieves its distinctive appearance through a flat sapphire crystal that flows seamlessly to the edge of the round, bezel-free case, creating a smooth, fluid, unbroken surface. Launched nearly a quarter of a century ago, Sapphire was one of several key Movado families of the period that sought to bring the simple geometry and design purity of the acclaimed Museum® dial to the watch case that framed it.

Now for 2015, Movado adds four new men’s models to this iconic Movado collection. Featuring the collection’s thinner new 40mm cases, they include two ultra-modern bracelet models and two elegant strap styles – all distinguished by the signature bezel-free case with edge-to-edge sapphire crystal that defined the original Sapphire watch.

All four new models present a fresh interpretation of the famed single dot dial enriched with subtle new texture and tone-on-tone detail. These new metallic sunray dials feature an outlined signature dot at 12 o’clock, modern skeleton hands and an etched minute track with pinpoint cabochons marking the hours. The two monochromatic bracelet models feature a new “freefall”, non-integrated case construction – extended rectangular lugs join the newly slim, sleek bracelet to the polished case, offering wrist-conforming comfort. Styled with wide brushed center links and narrow polished outer links, the bracelet secures with a push-button deployment clasp. The first model is cool and contemporary, rendered in solid stainless steel with a silver-toned dial. Crafted in black PVD-finished steel, the second offering sports a dramatic all-black look.

Black leather straps with polished classic tongue buckles distinguish the two other new men’s Sapphire designs. The first features a polished yellow gold PVD-finished steel case and buckle, with matching, monochromatic yellow gold-toned sunray dial. The second model has a black PVD-finished steel case and buckle. Its black sunray dial is detailed by polished black hands, cabochons and outlined dot. With contemporary styling and fine Swiss craftsmanship, these newest additions reaffirm the Sapphire collection iconic design legacy. Water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

MOVEMENT:
Fine Swiss quartz movement.

DIAL:
Silver-toned sunray dial with black lettering, etched minute track with rhodium-plated cabochon hour markers, rhodium-plated skeleton hands and outlined signature dot at 12 o’clock; or black sunray dial with silver lettering, etched minute track with black cabochon hour markers, black skeleton hands and outlined signature dot at 12 o’clock; or black sunray dial with silver lettering, etched minute track with black cabochon hour markers, black skeleton hands and outlined signature dot at 12 o’clock; or yellow gold-toned sunray dial with black lettering, etched minute track with gold-toned cabochon hour markers, gold-toned skeleton hands and outlined signature dot at 12 o’clock.

CASE:
Round polished case in stainless steel, or black PVD-finished or yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel, 5.55 mm deep, with stainless steel case back and flat, scratch-resistant, edge-to-edge sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

BRACELET:
Stainless steel or black PVD-finished stainless steel with wider brushed center links, polished narrow outer links and push-button deployment clasp.

STRAP:
Black leather strap with classic tongue buckle in polished black PVD-finished stainless steel or yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel.

SIZE:
Men’s (40mm)

++++Movado TC Chronograph

MOVADO TC CHRONOGRAPH

Leading-edge design inhabits a remarkably thin case with an ultra-contemporary look and feel.

The Movado TC™ (Thin Classic) collection for men and women was launched in 2013. These sleek watches featured an ultra-thin, comfortable case design with a narrow bezel that created the impression of a grandly scaled dial. Last year, handsome new men’s dress models with minimally adorned dials and luxuriously smooth black leather straps were introduced to the collection.

Now for 2015, Movado adds two striking bracelet chronographs to the TC collection. Crafted in solid stainless steel or stainless steel with gold-toned accents, these split-second timekeepers house their precise Swiss quartz movements in round cases with narrow bezel and two low-profile chronograph pushers that measure 42 mm in diameter, yet only 9.80 mm deep. This impressive thinness in a chronograph is achieved through the top-loaded case construction.

Protected by a flat sapphire crystal, their sunray-textured dials are defined by applied stick markers and signature concave dot at 12 o’clock, a printed minute track, skeleton hour and minute hands, an ultra-thin center-mounted chronograph seconds hand, a small seconds hand at 3 o’clock, chronograph tenths-of-a-second counter at 6 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 9 o’clock, and round date window at 4 o’clock.

Silver-toned accents subtly enhance the black dial’s modern, minimalistic design on the solid stainless steel model. The two-toned model features a silver-toned dial with gold-toned hands and markers, and black printing. Their flexible 5-row link bracelets with three rows of brushed links accented by two narrow rows of polished links secure with hidden deployment clasps.

Elegantly thin and distinctively understated, these newest additions to the contemporary Movado TC collection are water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

MOVEMENT:
Swiss quartz chronograph movement.

DIAL:
Round black sunray dial with silver-toned concave dot at 12 o’clock, applied silver-toned stick hour markers, printed silver-toned minute index, silver-toned skeleton hour and minute hands and ultra-thin center-mounted chronograph seconds hand; black subdials with silver-toned hands and printing: small seconds at 3 o’clock, chronograph tenths-of-a-second counter at 6 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 9 o’clock, and round date window at 4 o’clock. Or round silver-toned sunray dial with gold-toned concave dot at 12 o’clock, applied gold-toned stick hour markers, printed black minute index, gold-toned skeleton hour and minute hands and ultra-thin center-mounted chronograph seconds hand; silver-toned subdials with gold-toned hands and black printing: small seconds at 3 o’clock, chronograph tenths-of-a-second counter at 6 o’clock, 30-minutes counter at 9 o’clock, and round date window at 4 o’clock.

CASE:
Polished stainless steel; or polished steel with yellow gold PVD-finished bezel, 9.80mm deep; scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

BRACELET:
Flexible 5-row link bracelet in solid stainless steel or steel and yellow gold PVD-finish with alternating brushed/polished finish and hidden deployment clasp.

SIZE:
Men’s (42mm)

++++Movado Museum Classic

MOVADO MUSEUM CLASSIC

Movado presents a sophisticated new addition to its signature Museum® Classic watch collection. Rendered in shades of chocolate brown and camel, this contemporary strap timepiece presents the modern aesthetic of Movado’s acclaimed single dot dial in a fashionable new two-tone combination.

With a classic, neutral color palette that offers wardrobe versatility and unisex appeal, this new Museum Classic model features a round 40 mm case with extended lugs crafted in warm polished and brushed yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel topped by a flat sapphire crystal. The rich matte brown dial is contrasted by an outer camel-colored ring infused with an eye-catching hint of metallic sheen. Polished gold-toned dauphine hour and minute hands and a signature concave dot at 12 o’clock complete the iconic, minimalist dial design.

The rich brown leather strap is finished with a polished yellow gold-toned classic tongue buckle, while contrasting light beige top-stitching adds an understated yet distinctive touch.

Reflecting a new fashion sensibility, this new Museum Classic strap watch explores Movado’s timeless design simplicity in a striking new way. Water resistant to 3 ATM/ 30 meters.

MOVEMENT:
Fine Swiss quartz movement.

DIAL:
Matte brown with metallic camel-toned outer ring; yellow gold-toned dauphine hour and minute hands, and concave dot at 12 o’clock.

CASE:
Round polished and brushed yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel case, 7.40 mm deep; flat, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

STRAP:
Brown leather strap with beige top-stitching and polished yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel classic tongue buckle.

SIZE:
Unisex (40 mm)

++++Movado Parlee

MOVADO PARLEE™ 2015 LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

Taking its name and design inspiration from Parlee Cycles, the company that pioneered the use of ultra-lightweight unidirectional carbon fiber in racing bike frame fabrication, and in doing so, redefined the cycling world, the first Movado Parlee Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph premiered at Baselworld last year to critical acclaim. Highly charismatic, the original limited edition Movado Parlee was crafted in sandblasted black-PVD finished titanium and unidirectional black carbon fiber.

Now Movado proudly introduces the 2015 Movado Parlee Automatic Chronograph in an edition limited to 250 individually numbered pieces. Offered this year in titanium and unidirectional carbon fiber, it is powered by the same fine ETA A07 Swiss automatic chronograph movement at the first edition. An exhibition case-back reveals the intricate workings of the fine self-winding mechanism with 48-hour power reserve. The design’s signature, double-contoured 46 mm case, 14.8 mm deep, is distinguished by a tone-on-tone Parlee logo along one side, a distinctively styled crown and chronograph pushers with recessed “Allen wrench” detail.

Movado Parlee’s flat black 45mm bezel, fabricated from 250 layers of unidirectional carbon fiber, and its wide center bracelet links sport the same soft, brushed sheen as the durable, ultra-lightweight bike frame material innovated and perfected by Parlee. The wrap-around tubular framework in sandblasted gray titanium echoes the tubular form of a bicycle’s frame, fluidly integrating the raised case with the bracelet while giving the Movado Parlee an open, aerodynamic, ultra-modern silhouette.

The recessed unidirectional black carbon fiber chronograph dial features a bold Movado Parlee logo in green, orange, blue or white at 3 o’clock and a brushed black flat Movado signature dot at 12 o’clock. Protected by an antireflective sapphire crystal, this contoured dial is encircled by a shiny black minute reflector ring with gray or white indices and Arabic numerals. Visibly deeper at the north/south ends, the reflector ring further enhances the watch design’s dimensionality and air of animation. Three black carbon fiber sub-dials – a 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock, 12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds hand at 9 o’clock – along with a date window at 3 o’clock, and white-tipped skeleton dauphine hour/minute hands and center-mounted chronograph seconds hand provide striking textural and color contrast.

The lightweight Movado Parlee bracelet is constructed with narrow outer links in gray titanium, and wide unidirectional carbon fiber center links. Built for endurance, yet remarkably supple and comfortable, it secures firmly to the wrist with a push-button deployment clasp.

Modern design and innovation define the Movado experience, and the newest Parlee Chronograph is a compelling example of the brand’s artistic creativity fused with technologically advanced watchmaking expertise. Water resistant to 5 ATM/ 50 meters.

MOVEMENT: Swiss mechanical, self-winding ETA caliber AO7.211 chronograph movement with 48-hour power reserve.

DIAL:
Unidirectional black carbon fiber dial with brushed black flat signature dot at 12 o’clock and Movado Parlee logo in green/gray (25 pieces), orange/gray (50 pieces), blue/gray (75 pieces) or white/white (100 pieces) at 3 o’clock; black minute reflector ring with white or gray Arabic index; round black carbon fiber sub-dials: chronograph 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, small seconds hand at 9 o’clock and chronograph 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock; rectangular date display at 3 o’clock; rhodium-plated white-tipped center-mounted chronograph seconds hand and dauphine skeleton hour and minute hands.

CASE:
Round 46mm sandblasted gray titanium case, 14.8 mm deep, with open tubular lug design, 45mm unidirectional black carbon fiber bezel, black titanium chronograph pushers and screw-down crown, and Parlee logo engraved along the 9 o’clock side; flat antireflective sapphire crystal; individually numbered exhibition case-back; water resistant to 5 ATM / 50 meters.

BRACELET:
Three-row design with narrow sandblasted gray titanium outer links and wide unidirectional black carbon fiber center links; push-button deployment clasp.

SIZE
Men’s (46mm)

++++Movado Sport Edge

MOVADO SPORT EDGE

Clean, sportive and sparked by color, the new Movado Sport Edge™ collection for men energizes iconic Movado design elements with crisp, contemporary style and youthful vigor.

The Sport Edge is equipped with a substantial 42.5 mm case crafted in brushed and polished solid stainless steel, and topped by a flat sapphire crystal. The fixed gear-edge bezel in black rubber imparts an ultra-sporty look and feel.

Encircled by a matte black minute reflector ring printed with glossy black Arabic numerals for sporty tone-on-tone contrast, the black dial is defined by a stamped minute track, Movado’s polished silver-toned signature concave dot at 12 o’clock, silver-toned dauphine hour and minute hands with luminescent detail, a silver-toned stick seconds hand, and round date display at 6 o’clock. Applied stick hour markers in blue, orange or green add a casual, unexpected punch of color.

A black rubber strap joins the case in a seamless, fully integrated design. Cleverly rendered with an oversized signature dot motif debossed into the surface, the strap secures to the wrist with a polished stainless steel classic tongue buckle.

A masculine fusion of classic and modern, the new Sport Edge incorporates Movado’s unique design elements in a striking new way. Fine Swiss quartz movement. Water resistant to 30 meters.

MOVEMENT:
Fine Swiss quartz movement.

DIAL:
Black 3-hand dial with matte black minute reflector ring printed with glossy black Arabic numerals; stamped minute track, applied hour markers in blue, orange or green, round date display at 6 o’clock; silver-toned dauphine hour and minute hands with luminescent detail, stick seconds hand and concave dot at 12 o’clock.

CASE:
Round brushed/polished stainless steel case, 9.90 mm deep, with black rubber gear-edge bezel; scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; water resistant to 3 ATM/ 30 meters.

STRAP:
Fully integrated black rubber strap with large concave signature dots; polished stainless steel classic tongue buckle clasp.

SIZE:
Men’s (42.5 mm)

++++Movado 1881 Automatic Men

MOVADO 1881 AUTOMATIC MEN

Movado proudly introduces a new generation of modern automatic timepieces with the launch of the men’s 1881 Automatic™ – a collection that seamlessly blends sophisticated engineering and streamlined style.

Powered by fine Swiss self-winding movements, these contemporary new watches are designed for those with an appreciation for Movado’s modern design aesthetic as well as the intricate craft of mechanical time-keeping.

The new 1881 Automatic for men features a simple round 39.5 mm case crafted in polished and brushed solid stainless steel or gold PVD-finished stainless steel, topped by a sapphire crystal. An exhibition case-back reveals the intricate workings of the fine Swiss ETA 2824.2 self-winding movement.

Encircled by a reflector ring with contrasting sandblasted finish, the sunray-textured dial creates subtle yet striking impact discretely detailed by a stamped hour and minute index with applied hour marker accents, thin dauphine hour and minute hands, a stick seconds hand, and Movado’s signature concave dot at 12 o’clock. The date is displayed via a small round aperture at 6 o’clock.

The stainless steel version is offered with a choice of blue or black dial with silver-toned accents and subtle white lettering. The yellow gold PVD-finished model features a black dial with gold-toned accents and lettering. All three watches are presented on soft black leather straps finished with a matching stainless steel or gold PVD-finished classic tongue buckle.

Movado remains a company on the move with the introduction of the men’s new 1881 Automatics – a collection that pays homage to a proud heritage with watch designs for today’s contemporary, discerning consumer.

MOVEMENT:
Mechanical, self-winding ETA caliber 2824-2 movement.

DIAL: Blue or black sunray dial with matching sandblasted reflector ring with white lettering, stamped minute and hour tracks with small applied silver-toned hour indexes; silver-toned dauphine hour and minute hands, sweeping seconds hand and concave dot at 12 o’clock, and round date window at 6 o’clock; or black sunray dial with matching sandblasted reflector ring with gold-toned printing, stamped minute and seconds tracks with small applied yellow gold-toned hour indexes; yellow gold-toned dauphine hour and minute hands, sweeping seconds hand and concave dot at 12 o’clock, and round date window at 6 o’clock.

CASE:
Round stainless steel or yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel case with brushed/polished finish, 9.00 mm deep, with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case-back. Water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

STRAP:
Black leather strap with classic tongue buckle in polished stainless steel or yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel.

SIZE:
Men’s (39.5 mm)

++++Movado 1881 Automatic Women

MOVADO 1881 AUTOMATIC FOR WOMEN

Movado unveils an alluring new collection of automatic bracelet timepieces for women. Powered by fine Swiss self-winding movements and designed with an eye for simple yet striking femininity, these luxuriously modern watches exhibit sophisticated style and elegant engineering.

Crafted in solid or two-toned stainless steel and topped by a flat sapphire crystal, each of the four styles in this new collection features a round, brushed and polished 27 mm case, a mere 8.75 mm deep, with a sapphire crystal exhibition case-back.

Designed for comfort and distinction, the flexible 1881 Automatic women’s bracelet has chevron-shaped links fashioned in satin-finished stainless steel, highlighted by narrow polished stainless steel or gold PVD-finished links. The chevron shape pays stylish tribute to a celebrated chevron logo design from Movado’s proud heritage. With four intriguing dial variations, each featuring elegant dauphine hour and minute hands and subtle contrast printing, this versatile new collection is effortlessly wearable.

Dramatic and modern, the first solid stainless steel model features a black sunray dial defined by 11 sparkling diamond hour markers, Movado’s silver-toned concave dot at 12 o’clock, and matching silver-toned hands.

The second all-steel style features a striking white mother-of-pearl dial. Quintessentially feminine, it is enhanced by an inner ring of 29 dazzling diamonds interrupted by Movado’s signature concave silver-toned dot at 12 o’clock. Silver-toned hands and thin stick hour markers printed in a soft gray shade complete the look of refinement.

Iridescent and luminous, the third watch captures attention in stainless steel with warm yellow gold-toned accents. Its white mother-of-pearl dial is detailed by an inner ring of 29 sparkling diamonds broken by Movado’s signature gold-toned dot at 12 o’clock, matching gold-toned hands, and printed gray stick hour markers.

A monochromatic palette of silver and grey impart a minimalistic, modern look to the fourth women’s timepiece. Fashioned in cool solid stainless steel, it features a silver sunray dial detailed by silver-toned applied stick markers, matching hands and signature concave dot at 12 o’clock, and discreet gray printing.

Modern styling with Swiss precision – these new automatic timepieces are designed for women who possess a discerning sense of style and appreciation for quality craftsmanship. Water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

MOVEMENT:
Mechanical, self-winding ETA caliber 2671.

DIAL:
Black sunray with silver-toned dauphine hour and minute hands, 11 diamond markers (0.042 t.c.w.), and silver-toned concave dot at 12 o’clock; or white mother-of-pearl with inner ring of 29 diamonds (0.063 t.c.w.), silver-toned dauphine hour/minute hands and concave dot at 12 o’clock, and soft gray printed markers; or white mother-or-pearl with inner ring of 29 diamonds (0.063 t.c.w.), yellow gold-toned dauphine hour/minute hands and concave dot at 12 o’clock, and soft gray printed markers; or silver sunray with applied silver-toned thin stick hour markers, silver-toned dauphine hour/minute hands and concave dot at 12 o’clock.

CASE:
Solid stainless steel, or stainless steel and yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel with a brushed/polished finish; flat, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; sapphire crystal exhibition case-back; water resistant to 3 ATM / 30 meters.

BRACELET:
Flexible chevron-link design in brushed stainless steel with feminine integrated lugs and narrow accent links and in polished solid or yellow gold PVD-finished stainless steel; deployment clasp.

SIZE:
Women’s (27 mm)

MOVADO - SWISS HERITAGE. MODERN DESIGN.

One of the world’s premier watchmakers, Movado is renowned for its iconic Museum® dial and modern design aesthetic. Since its founding in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1881, Movado has earned more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation in watch design and technology, and Movado timepieces have won world renown for their unique beauty and timeless design.

Movado is hallmark of some of the most famous timepieces ever created, most notably, the Movado Museum® Watch. Designed in 1947 by Bauhaus-influenced artist Nathan George Horwitt, the watch dial defined by a solitary dot at 12, symbolizing the sun at high noon, has been acclaimed for purity of design unrivaled in the history of time-keeping. When Horwitt’s dial was selected for the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1960, it became the first watch dial ever awarded this distinction. Known today as the Movado Museum Watch, this legendary dial is regarded as an icon of Modernism. A trademarked and award-winning design, the celebrated single dot dial now distinguishes a wide range of Movado timepieces.

This year at Basel, Movado introduced an exceptional new collection of timepieces that reflect Movado’s proud Swiss heritage in mechanical timekeeping, as well as the clean, modern lines for which its watches are known – 1881 Automatic featuring designs for men and women…also launching this year, the new Sport Edge men’s line, sparked by color, energizes iconic Movado design elements with crisp, contemporary style and youthful vigor, while the modern new Aria women’s family in white ceramic and stainless steel illuminated by diamonds, redefines sport-chic with brilliant simplicity.

Movado also brings new breadth, beauty and innovation to several of its best-selling collections: The futuristic Sapphire family introduces four new men’s models – two on strap and two on a new, thinner “freefalling” bracelet – that feature an elegantly slimmer case design along with the family’s signature flat, edge-to edge crystal …Movado’s iconic Museum Classic collection adds a new gold PVD-finished strap model in fashionable tones of camel and brown…and the cleanly tailored Movado TC line, known for its large ultra-thin case and narrow bezel, adds two distinctive new bracelet chronograph models.

The Movado brand experience is defined by its long, rich heritage of design innovation, and a close, enduring association with the arts. Expressions of Movado’s commitment to the fine and cultural arts encompass commissioned watch designs by famed artists, affiliations with talented brand ambassadors, sponsorship of major arts institutions and support of emerging artists.

Continuing this role at Baselworld 2015, Movado Group was proud to present an exhibition of extraordinary works by acclaimed American photographer Joel Sternfeld in its innovative exhibition space in Hall 1.0 South. Taken during the 70’s and 80’s in locations throughout the United States, Sternfeld’s evocative color pictures depict America, its inhabitants and the traces left by people on the landscape.

Always in motion, Movado continues to create exceptional watches of quality Swiss craftsmanship and design distinction. These new Movado timepieces for 2015 are characterized by a proud 134-year history of design excellence, innovation and a dedication to the future of time.