The word “Movado” means “always in motion.” It has proven a prophetic name for a company committed to design innovation and time technology since 1881.The Movado philosophy - excellence in design, dedication to Swiss craftsmanship and a quest for technological innovation - is as valid today as it was when 19-year-old watchmaker Achille Ditesheim founded the company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1881.Since 1881, Movado has achieved a legacy of design innovation, earning more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation in watch design and time technology.
