"Movado used to be great. Then in the 80s it changed hands and things went downhill." Says the guy who wasn't around in the 80s and has no idea what did or did not happen to Movado.
You understand, products pre-1980’s still exist and are able to be compared to products post-1980’s, right? Holy cow, have you heard of a book, or the internet? How are you watching this video?
@@thetimeteller "These watches are proof that Movado has turned their back on their own history. Here's proof: The Museum Classic, their most celebrated watch." Says the guy who doesn't dispute anything I wrote in my original comment.
TT, I think what the OP was saying is that your assertion that these vintage Movado pieces are the only ones worth owning were effectively based on speculative, facile research - not hands-on, real world experience. Because of this, your choices ended up being based on subjective, aesthetic preference. And that is OK. This is your channel and your creative outlet, afterall. Still, we should always be wary of overstatement and espousing unsubstantiated supposition and conjecture.
@Bagger Flex I have an Invicta as well. And a Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Sky Dweller, Hublot Fusion Blue Chronograph, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Casio G Shock, list goes on and on. I could care less what some MF on the internet says, I buy what I like.
There’s no need to bash Movado just because you don’t like the current styles. All your watches are all old styles which the masses don’t wear. Movado made a change to their watches to become more profitable. I like their current designs and so do a lot of other people. For me, I hate all your watches that you showed. I think they’re hideous. But I don’t hate Movado because of that.
@@tvang464 In addition to the video you reference, the reviewer specifically voiced his distaste for the looks of the current watches as "ugly" @ 6:10. This is very telling because I doubt he'd buy them even if they had the internals he prefers.
I have a Movado Museum watch from the late 1980s and it’s a beautiful watch, looks and runs decades later as it was brand new. To me, it’s a striking, elegant watch that keeps time well. I have several watches, some far more expensive, but my movado is my go to watch.
Less and less people wear watches...don’t turn anybody off from wearing any brand. Movado is not loved by watch snobs, but I’ll tell you, more people noticed my Movado when I wore one than my Sub. I don’t wear watches for them to be noticed, but just an observation.
Movado's solid black face that is entirely impractical for time telling stands out so well it draws attention. It's great design for marketing like the coke bottle design of watches.
I agree wiyh you. Movado is like wearing a bracelet that you can tell time on. I wear Movado because of the the bracelet designs. This dude just needs to shut the F---K UP....
The only Movado I'd never buy is their "Smart watch". Aside from that, Movado is still Swiss-made down to the bone, Ronda or ETA movement. They hooked on the Quartz Crisis and didn't stop, surviving to this day. They still make automatics if that's what you prefer.
Agreed. Not for me personally, but they are undeniably, eye catching. Original design, “affordable”, and a quality movement for the price. My theory is some watch enthusiasts don’t like that a legit watchmaker can make designs with mass appeal for a decent price. They’re unable to gatekeep as the product isn’t even marketed to collectors. It’s marketed to anyone looking for a stylish watch 1st and all the things we enthusiasts love 2nd. Rubs enthusiasts the wrong way and the memes follow… the avg person would probably like a movado over any watch in my collection 🤷🏽♂️ can’t be mad about it lol
To be honest I don’t like “busy” looking watches, what I like most about movado is the plain look. That’s just my style however, there are some chrono watches that I would wear or maybe even purchase if they are a clean or as you would say neat looking chrono. Thanks for the video brother.
This guy out of his fucking mind , I own many Movado’s and they’re beautiful 10 pieces I constantly get complimented on them very elegant and minimalist
Vintage Movados are actually very good watches of the highest level. But if this information spreads I will have trouble buying them for cheap on flee markets.
Vintage movado is fire! I own a Movado and kind of want to get one of the heritage series. But man my movado watch gets the most attention than any of my other watches!
I like Movado watches. The quality is superb and the design is beautiful. I like the simple Museum look. People know that this is a luxury watch from a distance. People have opinion of design such as I don't like the Chronograph designs. I like simplicity. I think the price goes into quality and Movado is top of the line.
Interesting that simultaneously while saying they turned their back on their heritage you complain that they still use the famous museum dial watch, the most recognizable part of their heritage. The famous Movado “dot” is not a gem, it was designed to represent the sun at high noon. Why abandon their heritage as you’ve said indeed. This watch became and still is so iconic that it was selected to be part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1960, the first watch that was ever given such distinction. It’s a beautiful watch, among many other beautiful and quality watches they make today.
Interesting take. I don't understand the hate on the "stupid gem stone at the 12 o'clock" as you like to say. I love the very simple design and can tell time with it at a quick glance. It is clean and has never failed me. I am not a huge fan of the BOLD line, but I also am not a fan of the modern trend of chunky watches. When I see Movado's that are anything but their signature "Museum" style, I think "what's the point? it looks like every other watch now".
interesting. the movado celestograf has been one of the only affordable watches that's ever caught my eye to the point where I had to make one mine. by the way, if anyone's reading this, a few of their models were just marked down by hundreds recently, so it's a great time to buy;)
Hmmmm, I see you prefer vintage Movado designs and watch movements. Nonetheless, Movado remains a stylish and iconic brand. I love the clean, elegant and minimalistic look of their watch designs, and own a few myself. As a matter of fact, my Movado watches still draw a lot of attention and compliments whenever I wear them.
Before starting to get into watches I had heard the name. When I started my watch journey I saw one in public, and assumed the brand was more along the lines MVMT, or Daniel Wellington. Boy was I wrong! Such a shame they don't make watches like these any more!
My grandfather wore a Movado and I wanted one. I bought the "classic museum" watch and it's very nice. It reminds me of him (his was lost) and I've worn it to many occasions. I get compliments and people recognize it. I totally agree they have moved towards becoming a fashion brand (and if that works for them, fine.) Their quartz offerings remind me somewhat of Tag Hauer (how much??) At least they're less expensive.
I copped the Series 800 with the Blue and Red dial and love the way it looks and feels. For me, Movado is a great place holder while I work up to Rolex level.
Movado all day... Just not the BOLD😂... Rolex are nice ,, just not worth it to wear, once people see it, your a target for arm robbery... Can only wear at a family gathering or just to collect and keep at home... Let's not forget you can upgrade your Movado with VVS diamonds..
I own and love the Movado Valor 89.C6.1871 (tungsten carbide case & bracelet, mirror dial); I believe it was made in the '80s. I've been a "watch guy" for over 30 years with a substantial collection of over 40 (AP, Baume & Mercier, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega, Panerai, Patek, Rolex, Seiko, Sinn, Vacheron, etc.) but still would not give up this watch.
It's probably too late for Movado to return to its legacy vintage roots. Zenith tried to with the Daytron Chrono in the seventies, but to be honest, by 1980, those watches were fading. Grinberg turned Movado around by turning it into an iconic Quartz Fashion watch, which is still where their strength lies today. A sell a ton, and are very profitable. They did try to regain some of their legacy by re-issue a very expensive Daytron Chrono recently. Don't think they sold too many, but it reminds people that they are not just a light weight brand!
Jory, thank you for posting great content. Although I at times disagree with you with regards to watch preferences, I always respect your opinions because I see the excellent degree of enthusiasm and rationale your provide. I agree with you here that the past few decades have not been good for Movado, to me they are equivalent to an upmarket Invicta (which is not a good brand to be a point of comparison haha). Also, on a side note, you actually convinced me to get a G-shock via your videos on those watches, as I just picked up the dw5600e-1v. Keep up the solid work!
You are saying they turned their back on their history but they are actually embracing what made them successful. Quality may be questionable and more of a fashion watch but they do produce some interesting designs.
T3, Dude, you nailed it! Movado has such a rich history and I love their 60s offerings. I would really like one of the El Primero chronos but they are outrageous in price plus the cost to service an El Primero. Keep it up!
Before watching this video, last night I purchased a Movado Heritage 3650054 because it actually has indices on the dial and has an automatic movement. I'm hoping that it turns out to be a good watch. Thanks for posting this video!
As quartz watches go, the movado museum dials are beautiful. They do get noticed, because they look good. I have 3. Get something you like. It's just a watch.
I couldn't agree more. I have a museum with a navy blue face,silver dail and a black leather band and I definitely can see people checking it out when I'm in public! 👍
My dad's Movado from the 80s (now my wife's) runs and looks fantastic. I just bought a series 800 chronograph in all silver (because with a black face it looks too much like a Tag) and it's a rock solid watch, very happy with it.
Uhh hell yeah. I have the performance chrono in blue, it’s been my daily driver for years, you can dress it up or down, beat it up or polish it. Like you good sir I love it. The lume on it is still just as bright as the day I bought it.
Love the museum watches with automatic calibers and could give a sh*t what anyone thinks. Movado is currently waaaaayyyy undervalued. This isn’t MVMT or Invicta we’re talking about. The Museum watch is the first watch design that got my juices flowing in the early 90’s and got me into serious watches. Love and respect you dude and disagree with you frequently😂 Godspeed my brother.
Yeah, so everybody loves movado. I don't know why there are all these hate videos for movado. If you like the watch than you like the watch. And I like the watch.
I love my Movado. Granted I don't know much about watches, and granted it is quite likely a $1000 quartz watch, but I still love it. It looks great, it works just fine, and it's held up to a surprising amount of abuse without issue. That's all I need and the very unique clean look with the blank face is something I really enjoy. I think as long as you know what you're getting there isn't a problem - you can decide for yourself if you're happy with the price or not. Interesting to hear the counter arguments though. If it indeed does have a cheap mechanism I can understand why watch people might not be fond of it. But for me it wouldn't make the slightest bit of difference if it was mechanical, especially if my assumption of quartz having less drift is accurate.
BiNGO! You're spot on the 💰. I have Tudors & Rolex's. Some vintage , some new. However , my Movato is go to. I'm all for the function & fashionability. For Instance, my Movado Venturi works tremendously well with most black suits & black outfits. And I do wear black more than most. However, I rarely wear yellow gold. I'm more of a platinum, silver, white gold guy. When the occasion calls for a black outfit with yellow gold jewelry, I always turn to my Movado. It's classy, classic, & I don't have to worry about scratching or scuffing a very expensive gold watch. For everything, it's place. Keep rocking your Movado & enjoy yourself. 😉
@@yoholmes273 Glad to see another enjoyer. As you mention the fear of damaging it, that's a good point. I've actually learnt to enjoy the scuffs. I don't feel like I'm ruining a heirloom. It helps remind me how long I've had the watch and how much we've been through together. Also as a non-watch person I'm glad to see people who are more into the hobby can enjoy them too. I'd genuinely wondered if it was just because watches are a beautiful accessory rather than a true passion for me but it seems I was wrong.
Sir, I believe you've missed 3 very handsome and high quality models in your list: Planisphere Master Parlee. please make another video after taking a look at this masterpieces.
lol acts like he was actually born in that era of when Movado "was good" Movado is a better company even today and way better than vincero and Michael cors watches. give me a break
He has shit taste but under current ownership Movado is flogging cheap quartz watches at the premium. Museum Watch is one of the best designs ever. It pains me to see its fate.
I disagree with you to no end. The main reason I've been in love with movado, since I was 17 (33 now), is that minimalist look to it. I don't need all the bells and whistles. If I wanted that I would own an apple watch. I respect your opinion. Different strokes.
Sorry that you hate Movado that bad, but they are great gorgeous watches, I own a dimond Sportivo black face and I get compliments all the time, I had own Rolex and also now own a Gold with leather straps Breitling, so I know what a fine watch is, and Movado is right there almost.
Movado is the king of the mall. It's a watch aimed at impressing ladies not dudes. Go to the mall, ask your wife to pick a watch for you without influencing her opinion and you will be going home with a Movado.
U.U.U also with your balls behind your legs. Find a woman who has taste, you will have a better time. Cheapest pieces of garbage in the mall. Seiko’s and grand seikos are considered some of the best watches on the planet. Find a watch that is quality. Also a woman too.
Yeah and she'll be coming home with you in credit card debt. Your comment wasn't well thought out. First off malls are dead! Not sure what era you're referring to. Secondly Movados are sold at jewelry stores in malls like Zales with entry points at $1200.... The last time I was in a jewelry store they sell series 800/vizio carbon woven. Shyt I purchased a used Datron from my jeweler and paid $600 and that was a show piece. Lastly I'm not trying to impress men. If the ladies are for it then so am I! Hell I'm not wearing Chanel Alure at $140 a bottle hoping to impress a room full of sausages 😒 I mean but if that's what you're in to...
Straight Facts!! I have a museum with a navy blue face and a silver dail and a black leather band and everytime I wear it I definitely get people's attention! No lie
I love my Dad's Movado museum. It cannot be a cheap quartz watch when his Movado has been around for more or less 30 years. What I love most about it is that "stupid dot" on the 12 o'clock. It's sleek, plain but elegant design is the most beautiful in my eyes. The only other one i love is the Cartier crash but it remains to be a dream. For now movado museum will be my most favorite watch. 😊
Same here i have the the movado museum in navy blue with a black leather band and it looks so clean its simplicity just gives it a special kinda look. People always look at my watch when I wear it 👍
Movados are a more affordable option, not everyone can afford rolex, tag, omega... I personally have owned 5, they are nice watches, and do the job. The saphire crystal is what I like. Obviously I will take a movado over a Nixon, Diesel, Mk, or coach.Tissot is another brand I will be buying in the near future. Do not be discouraged by this video.
Fair enough video. I own a Movado Museum 2100002 timepiece myself. Its a nice watch and I wear it for general socials and dress clothes when I want to have a low profile unlike my Invictas. WIth that being said, once you own one Movado, its ridiculous to buy another one. You are right about the company, it is now all about the Museum watch and they don't have any roots. The purchase of MVMT is just an example of it
Never say never Bulova and Timex two different price points started to slowly re-release older styles. We have to remember the majority of current Movado owners don’t care about complications they just want a simple watch that tells time.
Exactly, my brother only wears the movado that I bought him 15 years ago. If it has a day complication, he immediately dismisses it. Lol "I don't want to be screwing around with fiddling the date, just tell me the time. "
Just got me a Movado Parlee, super light…its a crono, had a retail of $8500, which I think was over priced but picked up my from Movado outlet store for $1800 with a 3 yrs warranty…thoughts?
Wow, I didn’t know about those beautiful chronos they used to make. Movado introduced the museum style around the 70’s, 80’s and haven’t changed since? Maybe they’ll come up with a watch with numbers soon.... nah, then people will know what time it is!
The iconic museum watch design was originally by Nathan Horwitt in 1947 following the Bauhaus concept of functional simplicity (form follows function). Movado began producing them in 1948. In 1960 they became the first watch ever to be added to the Metropolitan's design collection in New York. You can read the long version here: bespokeunit.com/watches/movado/ Okay, the '80s were the shift from a stuffy old me-too Swiss watch house to a modern thinking and design focused enterprise (it can be spun both ways, guys) but you can't deny the iconic nature of the museum watch and it's ubiquitous recognition. Appreciate Movado for its design and history the same way as those who own dive watches but never go near the water, or those who are afraid to fly and still love pilot's watches.
Yeah I get the distaste for the quartz models... but even in recent decades they've offered some decent automatic models. I got an unusual 'dive watch' , part of the 1881 range (nearly 2 decades old) with an eta movement (probably 2824). The case polishing and faceted hour markers are really pleasing, not cheap at all.
I feel you on the company going to pot in the 80's / 90's, I always have been heartbroken about Bulova over the past two years but at least they did come out with some decent watches this year at Basel 2019 so never give up hope, Movado may surprise you one day.
The problem with Movado, Concord, and Ebel is that many of the Movado outlet stores often have sales that discount their watches by 50 to 60% of their MSRP, which means no one is buying them at full retail, they are not worth the money sought for them, or are marketed to the general public to fool them into thinking they got a great deal when the watches were overpriced in the first place. From a marketing point, they have no plan.
Museum watch is one of the top five GOAT watch designs. But in the world where people go mad over gaudy Rolex this doesn’t count for much. It doesn’t help they make crap quartz watches. But if you can find Museum Watch made by the original Movado, not this “Movado Fashion Watch Scam”, go for it.
Always enjoy your content Jory but have to respectfully disagree with you on some of this. Granted the vintage pieces from Movado have more horological value than the contemporary museum pieces, the classic museum dial is just timeless piece of modern art on the wrist. I'd wear my Movado museum with pride thinking the same dial design has been in MOMA's exhibition. Whether the watch has a quartz movement inside or if the watches are overpriced are beyond the point here. If there are many folks out there who'd gladly wear a quartz Cartier Tank or Santos that are ten times the price of the Movado, I'd say the museum are quite a bargain for an important piece of art design. Form over function, that was the whole point.
Hey time teller. I also felt the same way about Movado. Then my wife showed me the Vizio watch from them. Just wondering if you have looked at that one yet? Great vids. Keep up the good work ✌️
As a fan of your and not a fan of movado i typically dislike videos like this because they come across as the watch reviewr community shaming people for what they like or perhaps making someone new to the community not feel welcomed at all because they wear an invicta etc.. i think giving a fair review on a watch is an important difficult task you and your community take on but when its like f this company or yuck to this company its a turn off
Lmao. The simplicity of the movado is the reason we wear it. I love these clowns who pretend they are going to climb Mount Everest, or dive down to the Marina trench, deploying in compbat zones as navy seals 😂 I’m 99 % that people who own those expensive watches don’t use them as their intended purpose other than look at me I’m dumb enough to owe a credit card company 20K for a watch
I mean, I see nothing wrong with the Movado Sapphire (Gold with the Gold Mirror finished face) because I like my fair share of simplicity and if I may say low profile elegance. The vintage Movados is a win. I appreciate your videos. I am going to start my watch collection but I do want two Rolexes to pass down to my boys when the graduate from High School.
Sad but true Movado was an awesome company but just like everything else company changed to make money and forget the consumer, but yeah the earliest Movados are stunning pieces of history, Thank you for sharing this awesome review of Movado and their pieces. So long Movado 😕😒👋👇
The RAF MkVIIa 1940 - Movado were one of the producers of the pilot/navigator watch along with Omega, Longines, JLC etc. Very rare as Movados were only c500 of the total production.
Even with just a quartz movement, ANY of those chronographs would be much better than anything they have out now. Just like the Royal Oak, the Museum watch is classic, but played out and belongs in another time, or at least to be updated in an interesting way. Movado needs to take advantage of today's interest in vintage style watches and release one of their 50's or 60's pieces.
"Movado used to be great. Then in the 80s it changed hands and things went downhill." Says the guy who wasn't around in the 80s and has no idea what did or did not happen to Movado.
You understand, products pre-1980’s still exist and are able to be compared to products post-1980’s, right?
Holy cow, have you heard of a book, or the internet?
How are you watching this video?
Oh man, I have to pin this comment, it might be the most confounding thing I’ve ever seen in my comment section. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@thetimeteller "These watches are proof that Movado has turned their back on their own history. Here's proof: The Museum Classic, their most celebrated watch." Says the guy who doesn't dispute anything I wrote in my original comment.
TT, I think what the OP was saying is that your assertion that these vintage Movado pieces are the only ones worth owning were effectively based on speculative, facile research - not hands-on, real world experience. Because of this, your choices ended up being based on subjective, aesthetic preference. And that is OK. This is your channel and your creative outlet, afterall. Still, we should always be wary of overstatement and espousing unsubstantiated supposition and conjecture.
@@BryanRossthemanwithanose Great rebuttal.
I love Movado watches, the hell what a collector thinks.
That righteous indignation you get when you learn that your beloved Movado is not anything more special than an Invicta.
@Bagger Flex I have an Invicta as well. And a Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Sky Dweller, Hublot Fusion Blue Chronograph, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Casio G Shock, list goes on and on. I could care less what some MF on the internet says, I buy what I like.
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@@The_Vanilla_Guerilla💯 % NOT an accurate statement.
However, at least you presented your erroneous argument with extreme narcissistic gusto. 👏
@@yoholmes273”extreme narcissistic gusto” lmao well done 👌🏽
There’s no need to bash Movado just because you don’t like the current styles. All your watches are all old styles which the masses don’t wear. Movado made a change to their watches to become more profitable. I like their current designs and so do a lot of other people. For me, I hate all your watches that you showed. I think they’re hideous. But I don’t hate Movado because of that.
100% agree
You probably didn't watch the vid that he referenced as to why he hates movado. It wasn't about how the watches look.
Mannn those watches he showed were A** smh
I agree with you 💯
@@tvang464 In addition to the video you reference, the reviewer specifically voiced his distaste for the looks of the current watches as "ugly" @ 6:10. This is very telling because I doubt he'd buy them even if they had the internals he prefers.
my Movado is my absolute favorite watch ever. I get compliments every. single. time. i wear it.
I have a Movado Museum watch from the late 1980s and it’s a beautiful watch, looks and runs decades later as it was brand new. To me, it’s a striking, elegant watch that keeps time well. I have several watches, some far more expensive, but my movado is my go to watch.
Less and less people wear watches...don’t turn anybody off from wearing any brand. Movado is not loved by watch snobs, but I’ll tell you, more people noticed my Movado when I wore one than my Sub. I don’t wear watches for them to be noticed, but just an observation.
Facts
Agreed. I don't wear too many watches, but my aunt and mom have some. Beautiful yet simple watches and I like that.
Movado's solid black face that is entirely impractical for time telling stands out so well it draws attention.
It's great design for marketing like the coke bottle design of watches.
I agree wiyh you. Movado is like wearing a bracelet that you can tell time on. I wear Movado because of the the bracelet designs. This dude just needs to shut the F---K UP....
@@misterchubbikins that watch is ugly af. Might as well just be a bracelet tbh
The only Movado I'd never buy is their "Smart watch". Aside from that, Movado is still Swiss-made down to the bone, Ronda or ETA movement. They hooked on the Quartz Crisis and didn't stop, surviving to this day. They still make automatics if that's what you prefer.
I love my Museum, and my Series 800. To each their own, good sir.
I like the museum watch. Like there's too much going on with the older watches and it makes it look kinda ugly too. 🤷♂️
Movado has automatic good quality watches with beautiful design. The Calendomatic is a beauty, the automatic museum is a minimalistic beauty
Exactly
Agreed. Not for me personally, but they are undeniably, eye catching. Original design, “affordable”, and a quality movement for the price.
My theory is some watch enthusiasts don’t like that a legit watchmaker can make designs with mass appeal for a decent price. They’re unable to gatekeep as the product isn’t even marketed to collectors. It’s marketed to anyone looking for a stylish watch 1st and all the things we enthusiasts love 2nd. Rubs enthusiasts the wrong way and the memes follow… the avg person would probably like a movado over any watch in my collection 🤷🏽♂️ can’t be mad about it lol
To be honest I don’t like “busy” looking watches, what I like most about movado is the plain look. That’s just my style however, there are some chrono watches that I would wear or maybe even purchase if they are a clean or as you would say neat looking chrono. Thanks for the video brother.
This guy out of his fucking mind , I own many Movado’s and they’re beautiful 10 pieces I constantly get complimented on them very elegant and minimalist
Vintage Movados are actually very good watches of the highest level. But if this information spreads I will have trouble buying them for cheap on flee markets.
How old do they have a be to be considered vintage?
The series 800 and the Movado Stratus are both pretty nice watches.
1000%
Vintage movado is fire! I own a Movado and kind of want to get one of the heritage series. But man my movado watch gets the most attention than any of my other watches!
I like Movado watches. The quality is superb and the design is beautiful. I like the simple Museum look. People know that this is a luxury watch from a distance.
People have opinion of design such as I don't like the Chronograph designs. I like simplicity. I think the price goes into quality and Movado is top of the line.
Interesting that simultaneously while saying they turned their back on their heritage you complain that they still use the famous museum dial watch, the most recognizable part of their heritage. The famous Movado “dot” is not a gem, it was designed to represent the sun at high noon. Why abandon their heritage as you’ve said indeed. This watch became and still is so iconic that it was selected to be part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1960, the first watch that was ever given such distinction. It’s a beautiful watch, among many other beautiful and quality watches they make today.
100% agree
Well, I love my Movado Watches.
Interesting take. I don't understand the hate on the "stupid gem stone at the 12 o'clock" as you like to say. I love the very simple design and can tell time with it at a quick glance. It is clean and has never failed me. I am not a huge fan of the BOLD line, but I also am not a fan of the modern trend of chunky watches. When I see Movado's that are anything but their signature "Museum" style, I think "what's the point? it looks like every other watch now".
The Movado SE Extreme Automatic is handcrafted pretty good at the Macro level. I know b/c I own one, and I love it.
I love the movado face collection. It’s inexpensive, sleek and a simple looking accessory piece that you can just put on and go.
interesting. the movado celestograf has been one of the only affordable watches that's ever caught my eye to the point where I had to make one mine. by the way, if anyone's reading this, a few of their models were just marked down by hundreds recently, so it's a great time to buy;)
I own a Movado Kingmatic with the Valjoux 7750, I've had it for over twenty years and I love it.
Nobody cares how Movado turned up in history. The Museum looks and feels timeless!
Movados are the most beautiful and most esthetically pleasing watches ever made. They are a work of art.
I agree.
That’s cool if you like them but that’s just not true.
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Hmmmm, I see you prefer vintage Movado designs and watch movements. Nonetheless, Movado remains a stylish and iconic brand. I love the clean, elegant and minimalistic look of their watch designs, and own a few myself. As a matter of fact, my Movado watches still draw a lot of attention and compliments whenever I wear them.
The Movado bold is fire, the blue one is unmatched
Before starting to get into watches I had heard the name. When I started my watch journey I saw one in public, and assumed the brand was more along the lines MVMT, or Daniel Wellington. Boy was I wrong! Such a shame they don't make watches like these any more!
My grandfather wore a Movado and I wanted one. I bought the "classic museum" watch and it's very nice. It reminds me of him (his was lost) and I've worn it to many occasions. I get compliments and people recognize it. I totally agree they have moved towards becoming a fashion brand (and if that works for them, fine.) Their quartz offerings remind me somewhat of Tag Hauer (how much??) At least they're less expensive.
I copped the Series 800 with the Blue and Red dial and love the way it looks and feels. For me, Movado is a great place holder while I work up to Rolex level.
Exactly what it is.
Are Movado like the level before Rolex?
@@michaelcastillo9630 I don’t think so. From everything I’ve seen, they are considered an entry level luxury watch.
Movado all day... Just not the BOLD😂... Rolex are nice ,, just not worth it to wear, once people see it, your a target for arm robbery... Can only wear at a family gathering or just to collect and keep at home... Let's not forget you can upgrade your Movado with VVS diamonds..
I own and love the Movado Valor 89.C6.1871 (tungsten carbide case & bracelet, mirror dial); I believe it was made in the '80s. I've been a "watch guy" for over 30 years with a substantial collection of over 40 (AP, Baume & Mercier, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega, Panerai, Patek, Rolex, Seiko, Sinn, Vacheron, etc.) but still would not give up this watch.
That is a beautiful watch. I also own quite a few watches and could only hope to find a Valor to add to my collection.
It's probably too late for Movado to return to its legacy vintage roots. Zenith tried to with the Daytron Chrono in the seventies, but to be honest, by 1980, those watches were fading. Grinberg turned Movado around by turning it into an iconic Quartz Fashion watch, which is still where their strength lies today. A sell a ton, and are very profitable. They did try to regain some of their legacy by re-issue a very expensive Daytron Chrono recently. Don't think they sold too many, but it reminds people that they are not just a light weight brand!
You don't buy a Movado for "investment".
You buy a Movado for functionality & fashion.
I’ve had my Movado for years and always get compliments outside. Sticking with Movado regardless.
IDK but my plain face with the jewel Movado gets complimented allot.
Jory, thank you for posting great content. Although I at times disagree with you with regards to watch preferences, I always respect your opinions because I see the excellent degree of enthusiasm and rationale your provide. I agree with you here that the past few decades have not been good for Movado, to me they are equivalent to an upmarket Invicta (which is not a good brand to be a point of comparison haha). Also, on a side note, you actually convinced me to get a G-shock via your videos on those watches, as I just picked up the dw5600e-1v. Keep up the solid work!
Movedo SE Exteme w/ diamond bezel. Most beautiful ever and dusts all the watches you showed.
The pretentiousness is strong with this one.
Dude is 100% cringe goofball
I've been gifted a 1965 "Kingmatic Surf" Sub Sea, Ref 9118. Needs some repair, but looking forward to wearing it.
You are saying they turned their back on their history but they are actually embracing what made them successful. Quality may be questionable and more of a fashion watch but they do produce some interesting designs.
This guy is banned from Movado watches don’t mind him
I still love my price
It’s a simplistic modern watch, I love my movados.
T3, Dude, you nailed it! Movado has such a rich history and I love their 60s offerings. I would really like one of the El Primero chronos but they are outrageous in price plus the cost to service an El Primero. Keep it up!
Before watching this video, last night I purchased a Movado Heritage 3650054 because it actually has indices on the dial and has an automatic movement. I'm hoping that it turns out to be a good watch. Thanks for posting this video!
As quartz watches go, the movado museum dials are beautiful. They do get noticed, because they look good. I have 3. Get something you like. It's just a watch.
Totally agree. I don't know what all the ranting is about! It is a reliable brand. If you like the model go for it.
I couldn't agree more. I have a museum with a navy blue face,silver dail and a black leather band and I definitely can see people checking it out when I'm in public! 👍
I want to get a Museum ! Dont care about complications or even if its Quartz.....it just looks good !
My dad's Movado from the 80s (now my wife's) runs and looks fantastic. I just bought a series 800 chronograph in all silver (because with a black face it looks too much like a Tag) and it's a rock solid watch, very happy with it.
Anyone like the Movado 800 series? I love mine.
I don't have one but I'm eyeing the gold one ! I have lots of steel Hamiltons and Longines but that gold is calling me haha
I am new to this. I have the Sapphire 🤔. It’s all scratched up now. But keeps good time
Uhh hell yeah. I have the performance chrono in blue, it’s been my daily driver for years, you can dress it up or down, beat it up or polish it. Like you good sir I love it. The lume on it is still just as bright as the day I bought it.
Love the museum watches with automatic calibers and could give a sh*t what anyone thinks.
Movado is currently waaaaayyyy undervalued.
This isn’t MVMT or Invicta we’re talking about.
The Museum watch is the first watch design that got my juices flowing in the early 90’s and got me into serious watches.
Love and respect you dude and disagree with you frequently😂
Godspeed my brother.
Yeah, so everybody loves movado. I don't know why there are all these hate videos for movado. If you like the watch than you like the watch. And I like the watch.
I love my Movado. Granted I don't know much about watches, and granted it is quite likely a $1000 quartz watch, but I still love it. It looks great, it works just fine, and it's held up to a surprising amount of abuse without issue. That's all I need and the very unique clean look with the blank face is something I really enjoy. I think as long as you know what you're getting there isn't a problem - you can decide for yourself if you're happy with the price or not.
Interesting to hear the counter arguments though. If it indeed does have a cheap mechanism I can understand why watch people might not be fond of it. But for me it wouldn't make the slightest bit of difference if it was mechanical, especially if my assumption of quartz having less drift is accurate.
BiNGO!
You're spot on the 💰.
I have Tudors & Rolex's. Some vintage , some new.
However , my Movato is go to.
I'm all for the function & fashionability.
For Instance, my Movado Venturi works tremendously well with most black suits & black outfits.
And I do wear black more than most.
However, I rarely wear yellow gold. I'm more of a platinum, silver, white gold guy.
When the occasion calls for a black outfit with yellow gold jewelry, I always turn to my Movado.
It's classy, classic, & I don't have to worry about scratching or scuffing a very expensive gold watch.
For everything, it's place.
Keep rocking your Movado & enjoy yourself. 😉
@@yoholmes273 Glad to see another enjoyer. As you mention the fear of damaging it, that's a good point. I've actually learnt to enjoy the scuffs. I don't feel like I'm ruining a heirloom. It helps remind me how long I've had the watch and how much we've been through together.
Also as a non-watch person I'm glad to see people who are more into the hobby can enjoy them too. I'd genuinely wondered if it was just because watches are a beautiful accessory rather than a true passion for me but it seems I was wrong.
Sir, I believe you've missed 3 very handsome and high quality models in your list:
Planisphere
Master
Parlee.
please make another video after taking a look at this masterpieces.
I received a Movado museum red label automatic date as a gift back in the early 2000s. Turns out I love it on those wear a suit days.
The 800 performance series chrono, solid as a rock and looks amazing, put one on your wrist. You’ll love it!
lol acts like he was actually born in that era of when Movado "was good" Movado is a better company even today and way better than vincero and Michael cors watches. give me a break
noxus158 This guy has shit taste anyway..
Mr. Wonderful .... Does that mean you have shit taste too because you watch his channel?
He has shit taste but under current ownership Movado is flogging cheap quartz watches at the premium. Museum Watch is one of the best designs ever. It pains me to see its fate.
Better than vincero and Michael kors? 😆 that's not saying a lot.
@@tvang464 you sound poor
I bought a Movado Temo. Love it’s Zen simplicity. Has a nice feel. Sapphire crystal. Gold accents. Fits into my collection nicely.
I was sure it was a typo and this was going to be a video about “The Only Avocados Worth Buying”
I disagree with you to no end. The main reason I've been in love with movado, since I was 17 (33 now), is that minimalist look to it. I don't need all the bells and whistles. If I wanted that I would own an apple watch. I respect your opinion. Different strokes.
I have to movado and there great watches and I don’t see a issue you with the company at all.
Sorry that you hate Movado that bad, but they are great gorgeous watches, I own a dimond Sportivo black face and I get compliments all the time, I had own Rolex and also now own a Gold with leather straps Breitling, so I know what a fine watch is, and Movado is right there almost.
Movado is the king of the mall. It's a watch aimed at impressing ladies not dudes. Go to the mall, ask your wife to pick a watch for you without influencing her opinion and you will be going home with a Movado.
U.U.U also with your balls behind your legs. Find a woman who has taste, you will have a better time. Cheapest pieces of garbage in the mall. Seiko’s and grand seikos are considered some of the best watches on the planet. Find a watch that is quality. Also a woman too.
Yeah and she'll be coming home with you in credit card debt.
Your comment wasn't well thought out.
First off malls are dead! Not sure what era you're referring to.
Secondly Movados are sold at jewelry stores in malls like Zales with entry points at $1200....
The last time I was in a jewelry store they sell series 800/vizio carbon woven.
Shyt I purchased a used Datron from my jeweler and paid $600 and that was a show piece.
Lastly I'm not trying to impress men. If the ladies are for it then so am I!
Hell I'm not wearing Chanel Alure at $140 a bottle hoping to impress a room full of sausages 😒
I mean but if that's what you're in to...
Straight Facts!! I have a museum with a navy blue face and a silver dail and a black leather band and everytime I wear it I definitely get people's attention! No lie
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Here at 2:30 am can I get a like jory 😃
Yes!
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I love my Movado gold & slver band black face wilt 30 diamonds around face. My husband bought it for our 30th anniversary.
I love my Dad's Movado museum. It cannot be a cheap quartz watch when his Movado has been around for more or less 30 years. What I love most about it is that "stupid dot" on the 12 o'clock. It's sleek, plain but elegant design is the most beautiful in my eyes. The only other one i love is the Cartier crash but it remains to be a dream. For now movado museum will be my most favorite watch. 😊
Same here i have the the movado museum in navy blue with a black leather band and it looks so clean its simplicity just gives it a special kinda look. People always look at my watch when I wear it 👍
I like the 800 series , kind of pricey yet very well made and finished beautiful watches .
The vizo chronograph with the stainless steel bracelet W/ the date??? Man I am feeling that one.
Yes , the Vizio chronograph with the Stainless steel bracelet is the best movado
Movados are a more affordable option, not everyone can afford rolex, tag, omega... I personally have owned 5, they are nice watches, and do the job. The saphire crystal is what I like. Obviously I will take a movado over a Nixon, Diesel, Mk, or coach.Tissot is another brand I will be buying in the near future. Do not be discouraged by this video.
Jory,
Could you do a similar one on Invicta? It's a similar story of a good company gone wrong after a fabulous beginning.
Or TAG.
Another fun vid. Btw the only movado I’d love is novado.
See what I did there.
Nvrmind. I’ll see myself out
I just got a movato series 800 with blue sapphire and I love it
Fair enough video. I own a Movado Museum 2100002 timepiece myself. Its a nice watch and I wear it for general socials and dress clothes when I want to have a low profile unlike my Invictas. WIth that being said, once you own one Movado, its ridiculous to buy another one. You are right about the company, it is now all about the Museum watch and they don't have any roots. The purchase of MVMT is just an example of it
Thanks for all the info and history of Movado. What is your take on the Movado Red Label Automatic watches. Love to hear you take on them.
I got a mavado extream se automatic movement clear case back and 43mm so it is solid and heavy its a very nice watch
I love the Movado Calendomatic ... been looking for one for a while now.
The Movado Calendomatic is a beautiful and expensive watch.
I have a 42mm Museum with a 2982 in it. Its actually just a little bit diff to be cool as its a stealth automatic. ;)
My 1881 has a 2824.2 in it. A sneaky good automatic, love it.
You got poor taste!
Never say never Bulova and Timex two different price points started to slowly re-release older styles. We have to remember the majority of current Movado owners don’t care about complications they just want a simple watch that tells time.
Exactly, my brother only wears the movado that I bought him 15 years ago. If it has a day complication, he immediately dismisses it. Lol
"I don't want to be screwing around with fiddling the date, just tell me the time. "
I have a Movado 800 series chrono, I love it.
I know this is an old post but the Movado datron automatic chronograph that was made in 2012
Just got me a Movado Parlee, super light…its a crono, had a retail of $8500, which I think was over priced but picked up my from Movado outlet store for $1800 with a 3 yrs warranty…thoughts?
Wow, I didn’t know about those beautiful chronos they used to make. Movado introduced the museum style around the 70’s, 80’s and haven’t changed since? Maybe they’ll come up with a watch with numbers soon.... nah, then people will know what time it is!
The iconic museum watch design was originally by Nathan Horwitt in 1947 following the Bauhaus concept of functional simplicity (form follows function). Movado began producing them in 1948. In 1960 they became the first watch ever to be added to the Metropolitan's design collection in New York. You can read the long version here: bespokeunit.com/watches/movado/
Okay, the '80s were the shift from a stuffy old me-too Swiss watch house to a modern thinking and design focused enterprise (it can be spun both ways, guys) but you can't deny the iconic nature of the museum watch and it's ubiquitous recognition. Appreciate Movado for its design and history the same way as those who own dive watches but never go near the water, or those who are afraid to fly and still love pilot's watches.
Yeah I get the distaste for the quartz models... but even in recent decades they've offered some decent automatic models. I got an unusual 'dive watch' , part of the 1881 range (nearly 2 decades old) with an eta movement (probably 2824). The case polishing and faceted hour markers are really pleasing, not cheap at all.
Cartier has been releasing quartz watches for years and no one blinks an eye. Movado has some gorgeous watches currently.
I feel you on the company going to pot in the 80's / 90's, I always have been heartbroken about Bulova over the past two years but at least they did come out with some decent watches this year at Basel 2019 so never give up hope, Movado may surprise you one day.
Me spending 1.2k on a Movado watch then seeing this moments after🤣
I did a he same thing.
The problem with Movado, Concord, and Ebel is that many of the Movado outlet stores often have sales that discount their watches by 50 to 60% of their MSRP, which means no one is buying them at full retail, they are not worth the money sought for them, or are marketed to the general public to fool them into thinking they got a great deal when the watches were overpriced in the first place. From a marketing point, they have no plan.
Dude tried to bash Movado but instead got violated in the comment section. Feel sorry for him.
Kingmatic S....55 years old and still within chronometer spec's
Museum watch is one of the top five GOAT watch designs. But in the world where people go mad over gaudy Rolex this doesn’t count for much.
It doesn’t help they make crap quartz watches. But if you can find Museum Watch made by the original Movado, not this “Movado Fashion Watch Scam”, go for it.
I would wear any movado purchased from ebay..once you pay less than 50% , you can not disregard its wonderful elegant minimalistic design
What’s your opinion on the Movado Red Label? Is it worth the higher price, or is it junk?
Hello Jory, in your opinion which is one is better? Bulova or Movado?
Always enjoy your content Jory but have to respectfully disagree with you on some of this. Granted the vintage pieces from Movado have more horological value than the contemporary museum pieces, the classic museum dial is just timeless piece of modern art on the wrist. I'd wear my Movado museum with pride thinking the same dial design has been in MOMA's exhibition. Whether the watch has a quartz movement inside or if the watches are overpriced are beyond the point here. If there are many folks out there who'd gladly wear a quartz Cartier Tank or Santos that are ten times the price of the Movado, I'd say the museum are quite a bargain for an important piece of art design. Form over function, that was the whole point.
Hey time teller. I also felt the same way about Movado. Then my wife showed me the Vizio watch from them. Just wondering if you have looked at that one yet? Great vids. Keep up the good work ✌️
That last one in the list with the mesh band is fire, if it don’t got a mesh band we ain’t talkin
As a fan of your and not a fan of movado i typically dislike videos like this because they come across as the watch reviewr community shaming people for what they like or perhaps making someone new to the community not feel welcomed at all because they wear an invicta etc.. i think giving a fair review on a watch is an important difficult task you and your community take on but when its like f this company or yuck to this company its a turn off
Lmao. The simplicity of the movado is the reason we wear it. I love these clowns who pretend they are going to climb Mount Everest, or dive down to the Marina trench, deploying in compbat zones as navy seals 😂 I’m 99 % that people who own those expensive watches don’t use them as their intended purpose other than look at me I’m dumb enough to owe a credit card company 20K for a watch
I mean, I see nothing wrong with the Movado Sapphire (Gold with the Gold Mirror finished face) because I like my fair share of simplicity and if I may say low profile elegance. The vintage Movados is a win. I appreciate your videos. I am going to start my watch collection but I do want two Rolexes to pass down to my boys when the graduate from High School.
I happen to be in agreement but the Movado museum is display at MOMA name other watches made the that list
I don't modern art is anything to be proud of.
@@hunter5502000 I guess we live in different worlds
Sad but true Movado was an awesome company but just like everything else company changed to make money and forget the consumer, but yeah the earliest Movados are stunning pieces of history, Thank you for sharing this awesome review of Movado and their pieces. So long Movado 😕😒👋👇
The RAF MkVIIa 1940 - Movado were one of the producers of the pilot/navigator watch along with Omega, Longines, JLC etc. Very rare as Movados were only c500 of the total production.
Vintage Movados r worth a look. I have worn my '84 chrono since '84.
Even with just a quartz movement, ANY of those chronographs would be much better than anything they have out now. Just like the Royal Oak, the Museum watch is classic, but played out and belongs in another time, or at least to be updated in an interesting way. Movado needs to take advantage of today's interest in vintage style watches and release one of their 50's or 60's pieces.
NOPE.
Perhaps 4 years ago.
However, Museum is a classic.