Overview
A sophisticated 14-karat solid gold dress watch featuring a minimalist champagne dial and a classic 'beads-of-rice' style bracelet.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Movado 14K Solid Gold Quartz Dress Watch, c. 1985-1995
Photo reference
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Story
In 1947, designer Nathan George Horwitt created the 'Museum Watch' dial, but by the 1980s, Movado was expanding that minimalist philosophy into luxury gold timepieces like this one.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Movado (meaning 'always in motion' in Esperanto) became world-famous for its association with modern art.
Condition & Value
The case back shows light 'desk diving' scratches consistent with regular wear, but the dial and crystal appear remarkably well-preserved. Value is driven primarily by the solid 14K gold content of the case and the brand prestige.
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