Movado - Museum - 1990s
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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The Movado Museum finds its origin in 1947, when American designer Nathan George Horwitt imagined a dial of unprecedented simplicity. Its design is based on a sleek black background, devoid of traditional numbers or markers, with a single gold dot at 12 o'clock. This dot represents the sun at its zenith, while the hands symbolize the movement of time. Its minimalist approach is inspired by the Bauhaus movement, which advocates for functionality and simplicity in design.
This innovative dial did not immediately find a buyer. It would take more than a decade before Movado, a Swiss brand founded in 1881, officially adopted this design and integrated it into its collection.
In 1960, the watch became the first to be exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, thus cementing its status as a design masterpiece. This moment marked a turning point for Movado, which made this model its emblem.
Over the decades, the Museum Watch has established itself as a horological icon. It is available in several versions: steel, gold-plated, or titanium cases, as well as special editions. Available in quartz or automatic movement, it transcends eras without losing its identity.
Today, the Movado Museum remains an essential watch for lovers of design and timeless elegance. Its sleek dial continues to embody an artistic vision of time, faithful to the avant-garde spirit of Nathan George Horwitt.
Technical characteristics:
Brand: Movado
Year: 1990s
Movement: quartz
Function: none
Case: gold-plated
Case back: steel
Case excluding crown: 30.4mm
Case with crown: 32.1mm
Lug to lug: 36.4mm
Thickness (crystal included): 3.7mm
lug width: 16mm
Bracelet: non-original
Buckle: non-original
Crystal: plexiglass (condition: 9/10)
Water-resistant: no
Box: no
Papers: no
Document: professional invoice
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being sold: authenticity, component conformity, identification of any modifications or replacement of original parts.
If elements have been replaced (dial, hands, crown, bracelet), it is indicated in the product sheet.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your purchase invoice Atelier Victor certifies the origin and conformity of the piece.
We accept several payment methods:
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Bank transfer (EUR, USD, AED)
- Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. An exchange fee of approximately 3% may apply.
A transaction fee of approximately 5% applies to card and PayPal payments. To avoid these, prefer bank transfer.
The bracelet doesn't suit you? We can replace it before shipping upon request.
International Delivery
Shipping within 48-72 business hours. Delivery in 2 to 6 days depending on the destination. Each shipment is insured and requires a signature upon receipt.
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense.
Return Deadline
You have 14 days after receipt to return an item. The item must be returned in its original condition, with all accessories, boxes, and documents provided.
Costs at Your Expense
- Return and import fees
- Initial delivery fees
- Bank transaction fees (~5%)
To avoid transaction fees, prefer bank transfer.
In-Person Purchases
Items handed over in person cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
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