Not speaking in terms of pricing yet, Movado's latest offerings are of good quality recognizing the brand has an image problem. As you may be aware, they were associated with Zenith some time ago. They were purchased by an American investor a while ago if my facts are still current. During the early years, they relied very heavily on the "museum" watch and every piece took on some portion of that and still do. A few years ago, they started getting back to higher end automatics and such using eta based movements. These watches are very nice if purchased correctly and you enjoy the syling. They still have a ways to go but I compare them to Tag Heuer in terms of quality and you may interpret that as you wish.

They also have their low end brand ESQ that has Japanes based movements mostly but do carry some Swiss movements as a part of the lineup. There are much worse and much better in the price range so generally it comes down to what sings to you.

 

Not speaking in terms of pricing yet, Movado's latest offerings are of good quality recognizing the brand has an image problem. As you may be aware, they were associated with Zenith some time ago. They were purchased by an American investor a while ago if my facts are still current. During the early years, they relied very heavily on the "museum" watch and every piece took on some portion of that and still do. A few years ago, they started getting back to higher end automatics and such using eta based movements. These watches are very nice if purchased correctly and you enjoy the syling. They still have a ways to go but I compare them to Tag Heuer in terms of quality and you may interpret that as you wish.

They also have their low end brand ESQ that has Japanes based movements mostly but do carry some Swiss movements as a part of the lineup. There are much worse and much better in the price range so generally it comes down to what sings to you.

I own both a Tag Heuer and a Movado. Comparing the two in terms of finishing and quality seems...far-fetched, to put it nicely. Movado compares nicely in terms of Victorinox or Tissot I think.

 

Good fit/finish, mineral or sapphire depending on the line, swiss quartz movements, plastic spacers.

Case and dial quality will be nowhere near longines.

 

I was unaware they were associated with zenith, anyone know who makes the movements?

Here is one I found online that kinda looks "not so dressy".
Movado Sportivo 0606496 Men's Watch

 

As many watches as Movado has sold, I've only seen one on a wrist, and that was about 3 months ago, I told him "nice watch"....... ive seen 4 rolex subs in the past month.

 

Never have I thought a brand was more over inflated. There are brands that know they are a joke (ShopNBC has many) But the fact that Movado takes itself so serious, and tries to position itself as upscale...I just despise this brand.

 

Yes.

 

A Movado museum watch at the $200-$300 one pays on the grey market is reasonable, but it's probably not worth the full retail price. But the same could be said for Victorinox, Hamilton, and Tissot, which are brands that compete at similar price points. I used to have a Movado Gentry watch, which was a well made watch for the (discounted) price that I paid.

Edit: I just noticed you were comparing it to Longines. Longines would offer a much higher quality product, but I would avoid Movados at the $800-$1500 price point in any case, that's not the price point where they offer their best value.

 

If you want to get compliments wear a Movado, if you want a nice watch wear something else.

A buddy of mine has a sub, a RW, an ORIS and a beat to crap two tone Movado and guess which one gets noticed.


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Nowhere near Longines, money best spent elsewhere. I'd rather have a Seiko of basically any price range than a Movado.

 

I have a movado 800 series and absolutely love the piece. Probably the only one in their line up that i can see myself wearing. At the end of the day, you should be happy with the purchase and not really care about the compliments.
http://www.movado.com/movado-collections/series-800/series-800-2600094.html

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I flipped a Movado a while ago, it was a fairly recent model, quartz diver for about $400 online, for that money you can get a Hamilton which is quite superior in fit and finish to the Movado but I guess it depends on the model too, some Movados look really well done.

 

They also have high-end stuff like perpetual calendar (eta 2890-9). If you browse ebay, it's one of the best value PC if u don't mind the name. Just I am not impressed by the brand overall..

 

Now that I've been reading about the sportivo, its says it has a "snap close back"....turns me off....was almost ready to buy too.

 

Hi all not a great pic sorry, but my inlaws found a Movado at their house.

Anyone able to tell me what kind of Movado this is? Or point me in right direction to find out?

 

I’ve always loved the museum dial, and there is always room in my watch box for one. That being said, they are a TERRIBLE value at MSRP. But they can be found at significant discounts. As in 70%. At this price point, if you like it, I would never tell you no. The one in my box right now was listed as $1,095. No way. But at the outlet near me after two stackable discounts and a birthday coupon code, I got it for $268. I was fine with that.

One thing: I’ve noticed that in many of the models the quality is getting worse. I felt strongly about 15 years ago that however you felt about it being quartz, they did a great job making cases and bracelets. I had a 2006 Sento and that thing was a tank! Heavy, solid. I’m convinced I could stop bullets with it Wonder Woman style. The stuff I find today is a lot more jangly and light. Still looks good, but doesn’t feel the same.

 

I love the look of some of their models but in hand they feel cheap.

 

Got this at 40% off and at that price I'd say it's pretty good quality. I would never pay full price for Movado; not even 20-25% off.
The fit and finish is about the same quality as my Tissot. While non-WIS may see Movado as a "luxury" or "premium" brand, it's nowhere near Longines or Tag Heuer as some people have tried to compare. It's interesting to note that only some of their watches are actually "Swiss Made" while the majority only contain a Swiss movement. The Swiss Made stuff has better finishing.

 

Movado is no where near Longines.

I am quite familiar with the Movado 800 Series. They are well made. Not worth the $1000+ price I don’t believe, but you can often find them discounted and in the $500 range. They are solid and well made for that price. Not everyone is into Movado. They can be pretty blingy and showy. Not everyone is into that. But some people are. And Movado fills that bill well.


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Got this one around 2004 and it is a nice little watch, very reliable so far. This is kinda the original design and I really like it, although a bit small by today's standard at 31mm.
Some of their other design are more flashy and are popular with duty free/ cruise lines shoppers.

 

Most of the contributors on here have not taken into consideration the pre quartz Movado watches. Some of them are real quality with Movado winning numerous Chronometer competitions. Their tie up with Zenith was to allow Zenith into the American market. I have Rolex and Movado. I wouldn't have a Tag given.

 

Movado, not today. Buying Movado vintage can still be fun.

 

That's right. The vintage Movado watches can be very good indeed. The company has a very rich history of high quality, in house movements. Unfortunately in the quartz years they lost their way and in my opinion haven't found it again. I particularly like the Kingmatic HS360, which as you probably know works at 36000 alternations/vibrations per hour. Right up there with the Zenith El Primero movement. I have two and they are still (50 years on) way more accurate than some of my other fairly high end Swiss watches. I have a copy of "The Movado History" book which gives an excellent overview of this company and their watches.

 

The consensus is negative on Movado, and I agree. Movado makes a good quality watch but is way overpriced for what you get. Movado is currently a "high fashion" watch company on par with companies like Gucci and Armani. If you really want one then buy it used at half price.

 

Gucci makes some fine watches today. Movado as well, but a bit more minimalist.

 

A good "basic" watch, but most are overpriced for what you get and the overall quality is just decent, IMHO.