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Movado Ladies Diamond Watch

Ladies Movado White Gold & Diamonds Watch
Ladies Movado White Gold & Diamonds Watch

Ladies Movado White Gold & Diamonds Watch

By Movado

Located in Milano, MI

Ladies' watch in white 18ct gold and diamonds, signed Movado, from the 1950's with manual winding

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

MOVADO Watch. Diamond Bezel Ladies Movado Datron Heritage Series
MOVADO Watch. Diamond Bezel Ladies Movado Datron Heritage Series

MOVADO Watch. Diamond Bezel Ladies Movado Datron Heritage Series

By Movado

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

MOVADO Datron Heritage Series Ref. M0.03.3.14.6405S Beautiful Diamond Bezel. Calendar window and

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch
Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch

Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Movado Serio Steel Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606385
Movado Serio Steel Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606385

Movado Serio Steel Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606385

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Unworn Movado Movado Serio 26mm Steel Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606385. This

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Movado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Movado Collectable Ladies 18k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Ladies Movado Esperanza 84.25.811.ISP Steel Gold Diamond Quartz Watch
Ladies Movado Esperanza 84.25.811.ISP Steel Gold Diamond Quartz Watch

Ladies Movado Esperanza 84.25.811.ISP Steel Gold Diamond Quartz Watch

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Brand Movado Model Esperanza 84.25.811.ISP Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Ladies Multicolor White Gold Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Wristwatch
Movado Ladies Multicolor White Gold Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Wristwatch

Movado Ladies Multicolor White Gold Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Truly Unique 18k White Gold Wide-Link Bracelet Watch with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Movado Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
Movado Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

Movado Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

diamond bezel, plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: white dial with Arabic numbers, black hands Bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch
Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with diamond bezel

Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado Sports Edition Ladies Two Tone Diamond Watch #16821
Movado Sports Edition Ladies Two Tone Diamond Watch #16821

Movado Sports Edition Ladies Two Tone Diamond Watch #16821

By Movado

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Movado Sports Edition Ladies Watch Model: 81 G4 1851 Serial: 4895328 Black Dial with gold markers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A round 18k gold watch by Movado, featuring a black dial with stick indexes. The bezel is adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Movado Kora Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Movado Kora Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Movado Kora Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Movado Kora Diamond MOP Ladies Watch Model: 0607322 Stainless Steel case and band Pink Mother of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Movado Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch
Movado Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch

Movado Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Diamond 18k Gold Ladies Movado Watch. Watch case is 19.05mm and bracelet is 7 inches. Watch bezel

Category

20th Century Italian Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Movado Bela PVD Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 0607000
Movado Bela PVD Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 0607000

Movado Bela PVD Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 0607000

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Pre owned Movado Bela MOP Diamond Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 0607000. The watch has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado TC Museum Steel MOP Dial Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch 0606691
Movado TC Museum Steel MOP Dial Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch 0606691

Movado TC Museum Steel MOP Dial Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch 0606691

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Movado TC 0606691 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Steel Diamond Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 2600054
Movado Series 800 Steel Diamond Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 2600054

Movado Series 800 Steel Diamond Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 2600054

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

: Movado Series 800 Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Black Display: Analog Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Bold Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch
Movado Bold Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch

Movado Bold Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: round 36mm stainless steel case with diamond bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Movado for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Amethyst & Diamond Gold Wristwatch
Vintage Movado for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Amethyst & Diamond Gold Wristwatch

Vintage Movado for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Amethyst & Diamond Gold Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co for Movado

Located in New York, NY

: Amethyst (3 mm). Approx 0.24 TCW (0.03 ct) Diamonds Case Size: 15 mm Band Length: 6.75 Inches Hallmark

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Tiffany 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Ladies Watch
Retro Tiffany 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Ladies Watch

Retro Tiffany 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Ladies Watch

By Tiffany & Co for Movado

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This beautiful watch is from the Tiffany studios with a Movado factory 17 jewel movement. Case

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Movado 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Movado 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

Movado 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Classic and chic 1960s design cocktail watch finely handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, by Movado

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K

By Movado

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Bezel & Stainless Steel Movado Ladies Watch With Diamonds
18K Yellow Gold Bezel & Stainless Steel Movado Ladies Watch With Diamonds

18K Yellow Gold Bezel & Stainless Steel Movado Ladies Watch With Diamonds

By Movado

Located in Media, PA

This elegant Movado watch is a refined addition to any collection. Featuring a sleek two-tone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Movado Classic 14k Gold 14mm Ladies Mother of Pearl Diamond Wrist Watch Bracelet
Movado Classic 14k Gold 14mm Ladies Mother of Pearl Diamond Wrist Watch Bracelet

Movado Classic 14k Gold 14mm Ladies Mother of Pearl Diamond Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Movado

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ladies Diamond 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Movado, circa 1930
Art Deco Ladies Diamond 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Movado, circa 1930

Art Deco Ladies Diamond 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Movado, circa 1930

Located in Banbury, GB

shoulders and a leather strip bracelet; dial and movement signed Movado; estimated total diamond weight

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Movado Bold Ladies Gold Stainless Watch with Diamonds
Movado Bold Ladies Gold Stainless Watch with Diamonds

Movado Bold Ladies Gold Stainless Watch with Diamonds

By Movado

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Movado signature museum watch in goldtone stainless steel and pave diamonds. Brand new in box with

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Movado Black Starr & Gorham Ladies Platinum Diamond Ruby Wristwatch
Movado Black Starr & Gorham Ladies Platinum Diamond Ruby Wristwatch

Movado Black Starr & Gorham Ladies Platinum Diamond Ruby Wristwatch

By Black, Starr & Gorham

Located in Frederick, MD

This is a beautiful Bracelet watch with a hinged cover, ruby and diamond accents made by Black

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ladies Movado Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Watch
Ladies Movado Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Watch

Ladies Movado Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Watch

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Brand Movado Model 85.A1.836L Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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By Omega

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By Chopard

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By Chopard

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Movado Ladies Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact movado ladies diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a movado ladies diamond watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A movado ladies diamond watch from Movado and Black, Starr & Gorham — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a movado ladies diamond watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a movado ladies diamond watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Movado Ladies Diamond Watch?

Prices for a movado ladies diamond watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $303 and can go as high as $7,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,080.

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Questions About Movado
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    How long Movado watches last varies. Generally, automatic models can last for many decades, while Movado quartz models, like those made by other manufacturers, typically have a 20- to 30-year lifespan. Maintaining your watch according to the instructions provided by the maker, following the recommended service schedule and protecting it from impact, moisture and sun exposure can help it last as long as possible. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Movado watches.