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How can I tell if my Movado watch is vintage?
A real Movado watch will always have a logo imprinted on the inside. It should be written in all caps: MOVADO. Check to make sure that the serial number of the watch is correct. Call the customer service number located on the Movado website and cross-check the serial number with a company representative.
How do I identify my Movado watch?
Instructions
- Turn the watch face down so you are looking at the back of the watch case.
- Locate the two sets of numbers on the back of the case. You will see MOVADO Swiss Made at the top and the numbers will be toward the bottom.
- The top number is the model number.
Is Movado watch made of gold?
Movado BOLD Verso, 42 mm yellow gold ion-plated stainless steel case and bracelet with yellow gold metallization. Features a yellow gold-toned dial, Swiss Super-LumiNova® accents, and date window detailing.
What is the stone in a Movado watch?
Movado Sapphire, 28 mm stainless steel bezel-free case with flat edge-to-edge sapphire crystal. Features a stainless steel bracelet with silver mirror dial.
Where do you find the model number on a watch?
The model number is located between the watch lugs under the bracelet. One set of lugs displays the watch serial number and the other will show the watch model number.
Are all Movado watches Swiss made?
When it comes to Movado automatic watches, they’re all Swiss-made and are equipped with Swiss movements, boasting high quality. Though, the prices often exceed the $1,000 mark, which some claim to be too expensive, especially if there are Hamilton and Tissot watches available for way less.
Do Movado watches keep their value?
You’ll find this out if you ever try to sell your watches back to the jeweler… They’ll give you nothing for them. This is because they are worn, scratched, plated, fading, loose, used…
What’s the cost of a Movado watch?
How much do Movado watches cost?
| Collection/Model | Price (starting at) | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 Automatic | 870 USD | Proven ETA movement 2824-2 |
| Bold | 740 USD | 48-mm case, large selection of design combinations |
| Museum Classic | 620 USD | Purist, empty dial (Museum watch) |
| Amorosa | 500 USD | Only women’s watches |
What makes a Movado watch expensive?
Due to 3 factors – reputation, aesthetic design, and quality Swiss movements – Movado’s watches are typically sold at remarkable prices. Since its impressive achievement with the Museum Classic watches in 1947, Movado has established a fine reputation as a stylish yet high-quality watch brand.
How do I find the value of my watch?
You can usually find the reference number on the dial, case back, lugs, or in the watch’s papers. Can’t find the reference number or model name? Use the Watch Scanner in the Chrono24 app. It can recognize 15,000 watches and tell you their current market value with a single photo.
How can you tell how old a watch is?
To determine the age of your watch, you will need to open your watch and find the serial number on the watch’s movement. This crucial figure will indicate the manufacture date. (Unfortunately, you cannot rely on the number stamped outside on the watch case which is largely used only for identification purposes.)
Is Movado a high end watch?
Movado specialises in manufacturing luxury watches as well as affordable fashion watches. Movado watches’ aesthetic features and their high precision level are some of the factors that make the company stand out among other luxurious brands. This watch saw inspiration from the Bauhaus art movement during its time.