MOVADO - "Always in Motion"
Tracing its origins to La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland when in 1881, Achilles Ditesheim, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, hired six watchmakers and opened a small workshop in the village of La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1905, Ditesheim renamed his young company Movado – a word meaning “always in motion” or “movement” in the artificial, international language of Esperanto.
Movado watches are known for their minimalist style and the iconic signature metallic dot at 12 o'clock. Also, Movado is best known for its Museum Watch. In 1947, the single dot watch dial that will earn world renown as The Movado Museum Watch is created by Nathan George Horwitt, the first artist to explore the concept of time as design. By 1960, Horwitt’s original dial design becomes the first watch dial ever to be accepted by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, into its permanent design collection.
Today, Movado is an American luxury watchmaker with a proud heritage of Swiss craftsmanship, design excellence, and technological innovation. Since 1881, Movado has been a brand in motion – always changing, always innovating, always moving forward. With more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for watch design and time technology have made Movado one of the world’s premier watchmakers.
"Designed by Nathan George Horwitt in 1947, the iconic Museum Dial was inspired by the world's first timekeeper, the sundial, with a signature dot symbolizing the sun at high noon."
MOVADO
Curved
Half Moon
Ladies Watch
Ref. 84 A1 1950
This timepiece is part of Movado's historical collection: "A Tribute to Movado's Legacy of Innovation." Originally designed in 1914, it is not available for sale.
Very RARE, this pre-owned Movado Curved Half Moon ladies wristwatch, reference 84 A1 1950, belongs to the Semi Moon collection. It features an analog display powered by a precise Swiss quartz movement with hour and minute hands. Swiss Made.
Housed in a 27x48.8mm asymmetrical case, all in stainless steel and is water-resistant, topped with a durable sapphire crystal.
The elegant Mother of Pearl dial is adorned with black Arabic numerals, a black minute track, and matching blue-steel hands.
This watch comes with the original black Movado two-piece strap.
An exceptionally attractive wristwatch, it also includes a fresh battery!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Case Markings:
MOVADO
Stainless Steel
Water Resistant
Sapphire Crystal
84 A1 1950
5852957
"Atribute to Movado's history of innovational. Original design, circa 1914"
M.R.B.
Measurements (mm):
Case 27X48.8
Case with Crown 29.5
Case Lug to Lug 45.3
Case Thickness 7.1
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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