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Movado Small Watch

Movado Türler , Slide / Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand
By Movado
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turler Movado, Slide Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand. This one is smaller then usual
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Retro Movado Watch in 14k Rose Gold circa 1954 Newly Serviced
By Movado
Located in Austin, TX
Movado has been making watches since 1881 and this vintage watch is Circa 1954. The solid 14 karat
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Movado 14 Karat Yellow Gold Calendograph Men's Watch Hand Winding Movement
By Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado 14K Yellow Gold Calendograph Watch Movement: Handwinding Case is approx. 32mm in diameter
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Movado Bold Steel Plastic Resin Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3600048
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Movado Bold Chronograph Steel Plastic Resin Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3600048
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Circa Chronograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606803
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Circa Chronograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 0606803
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Bold Chronograph Steel Silver Dial Mesh Quartz Mens Watch 3600371
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Movado Bold Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3600371. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Datron Stainless Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606477
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Datron Stainless Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Heritage Gunmetal Steel Green Leather Black Dial Quartz Watch 3650029
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
watch comes with original box and papers. Backed by a one year seller warranty. Details: Brand Movado
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Heritage Gunmetal Steel Green Leather Black Dial Quartz Watch 3650029
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
watch comes with original box and papers. Details: Brand Movado Series Heritage Model Number 3650029 Box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Chronograph Ion-Plated Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3600337
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Movado Bold Chronograph Black Ion-Plated Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3600337. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Thin Classic Two-Tone Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606887
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
New With Defects Movado Thin Classic 42mm Two-Tone Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado LX Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606619
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
minor blemishes as visible on pics. This watch comes with original box and papers. Brand Movado
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado LX Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606619
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Brand Movado Series LX Model Number 0606619 Box Yes Papers Yes
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto watch was
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wide Flip-top Retro Bracelet Watch San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in La Jolla, CA
features a manual wind Movado watch movement in a wide Link Bracelet composed of Larger San Marco Links on
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20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
unique timepieces you will be impressed by this fine watch. Tiffany only purchased the finest watches
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

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Longines Automatic 14k Gold Men's Watch
By Longines
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines Automatic 14k Yellow gold men's watch in working order. The gold mark is on the back, the case is a size 33mm. Swiss made, circa 1970. In working order and in good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mechanical wind movement by EWC, Europea...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Vintage 50'S Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14767-61 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 34 mm...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Wid...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Longines Conquest Mother of Pearl Dial Rose and Steel 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Longines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Longines Reference: L3.276.5 Case Material: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Case Case Diameter: 29.5 mm Dial: Mother of Pearl with Diamond Accent Dial. Date can be found at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel, is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, an...
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Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at 6 0'clock and breguet style...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm MOVEM...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manual wind EWC, European Watch & Clock M...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp Pocket Watch. Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Dial with hairline crack. Enamel decoration worn in places. Diameter measured without t...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch, Watch does run watch and case are both signed enamel is pristine, watch is 29 mm This is a real nice piece, watch shows sign...
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Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Pasha 1023 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha 1023 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 114887 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form of a Flower measuring 1 1/4 inches in...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain ...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Caravelle by Bulova White & Rose Gold Ceramic Watch
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful watch by Bulova. It is a Chronographic watch meaning it has a stop-watch feature built in. It is a quartz watch and has a brand new battery. It is pre-owned an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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1950s Silver Movado 'Ermeto' Travelling Watch in Sliding Brown Crocodile Case
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Vintage Silver Movado 'Ermeto' travelling watch in a sliding brown original crocodile case. The
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Movado SS Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1950’s stainless steel Movado dress watch. Measuring in at 32 mm, it seems like it should wear
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Movado 2 Register Chronograph in Stainless Steel, 1950s
By Movado
Located in Berlin, DE
watch is in very nice original condition, but has two small scratches on the dial and a small bump on a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Parlee Watch 606929
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
differing counters, this exquisite timepiece from Movado offers an elaborate chronograph function in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Movado Bold Stainless Steel Watch 3600545
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
The Movado Bold watch, reference number 3600545, is presented with a water-resistant stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Bold Blue PVD Steel Quartz Mens Watch 3600403
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Movado Bold 3600403 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph Ivory Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 3650025
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This New With Defects Movado Heritage 3650025 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Heritage Steel Chronograph White Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3650008
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Display model. The watch has never been worn or used. The strap may have insignificant marks due to
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Cerena White Ceramic Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 606758
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This display model Movado Cerena 606758 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Gentry Steel Diamond Bezel Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Gentry NA is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Museum Watch Black 84.C6.880.2A 32mm Quartz w/Box #16820
By Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado Museum Watch Black Unisex Model: 84.C6.880.2A Serial: 2909775 Black Stainless steel watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Movado Parlee Chronograph Carbon Fiber Dial Titanium Peek Quartz Watch 0606929
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Pre-owned Condition Movado Parlee Chronograph Carbon Fiber Dial Titanium Peek Quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3600276
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Bold Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3600276
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Synergy Museum Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606800
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Synergy Museum Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 0606800
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 2600110
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
New With Tags Movado Series 800 42mm Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 2600110. This
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 2600110
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Series 800 42mm Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 2600110
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 2600096
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
condition. This watch comes with the original box and papers. Brand Movado Series Series 800 Model Number
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Circa Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606576
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Circa Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Men's Watch 0606576
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Sports Edition Two Tone Diamond Watch 81 G1 1892 w/ Box
By Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado Sports Edition Two Tone Diamond Watch Model: 81 G1 1892 Serial: 5563234 This Movado sports
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Movado Bold Chronograph Ion-Plated Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3600484
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Movado Bold Men's Watch. The Timepiece Has Visible Scuffs and Scratches on the Bezel
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Chronograph Two-Tone Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3600432
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Movado Bold Chronograph Silver Dial Men's Watch 3600432. The Watch Has Tiny Scratch on
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Silver Sunray Dial Two-Tone Steel Unisex Quartz Watch 3600357
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Bold 3600357 is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by a quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Two-Tone Steel Silver Roman Dial Quartz Men’s Watch 3600280
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Bold 3600280 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Sapphire Synergy Steel Rubber Black on Black Quartz Men's Watch 0606501
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This display model Movado Sahppire Synergy 0606501 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Parlee Carbon Fiber Sticks Dial Titanium Peek Quartz Men’s Watch 0606929
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Parlee 0606929 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Museum Two-Tone Steel Chrono Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3600280
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
release. The band of this watch has very light small scratches even difficult to find. This watch comes
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Chrono Black on Black PVD Steel Quartz Men’s Watch 2600119
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
. This watch comes with original box and papers. Brand Movado Series Series 800 Model Number 2600119 Box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Movado, Stunning Condition
By Movado
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to my watch neighborhood. Carefully drink up the visual details of this rare 1940's Movado
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Watch Movado Automatic
By Movado
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patinated dial, automatic movement with bumper, superb Classic watch with small seconds! Made by
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Steel

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Watch Movado Automatic
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ESQ Movado Fusion Retrograde Gold Tone Steel MOP Dial Ladies Watch 07101300
Located in New York, NY
) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date indicator, small seconds
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Cal. 75, Steel, Watch, 1940s
By Movado
Located in Roma, IT
Movado cal. 75, Steel, 1940 Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. 75 small seconds at 6
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Women's Bellina Motion Two-Tone Smart Watch 660005
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
elegance and prestigious excellence, this magnificent timepiece from Movado boasts a slick and exquisitely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel

Movado Museum Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Men Watch 0606545
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Movado Museum 44mm Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Men Watch 0606545. The
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph Ivory Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 3650025
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This New With Defects Movado Heritage 3650025 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Stainless Steel Watch 2600119
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado 800 2600119 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Chronograph Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Dial Mens Watch 3600403
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Bold 3600403 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Junior Sport Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch 84 F9 1890
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Movado Junior Sport 38mm Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Men's Watch 84 F9 1890. The
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Scandinavian 835 Silver Pearl and Amethyst Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
larger round white pearl and 3 smaller round white pearls, and a rectangle amethyst cabochon. Chain is
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

MOVADO Yellow Gold Astronic Wristwatch with Zenith Movement
By Movado
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare Movado Astronic HS360 in 18k yellow gold. This watch is typically made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado SE Pilot Men’s Black Dial Watch, 42.1.14.1227
By Movado
Located in Hopewell Junction, NY
This simple and elegant Movado SE Pilot men’s watch is powered by a Swiss Quartz movement encased
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Stainless Steel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1950’s stainless steel Movado dress watch. Measuring in at 33mm, it seems like it should wear
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Silver Dark Brown Snake Skin Movado Chrometre Ermeto Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
Vintage small Movado Travel Clock. This small travel clock is not working. Glass is missing
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Movado Small Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate movado small watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, stainless steel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5 vintage editions and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a movado small watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Most of our movado small watch for sale are for men, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Movado Small Watch?

On average, a movado small watch at 1stDibs sells for $809, while they’re typically $279 on the low end and $3,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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