For sale is a sophisticated and historically intriguing Vintage Movado Rectangular Dress Watch, dating from the 1970s. This timepiece is a standout product of the fascinating "MZM" (Mondia-Zenith-Movado) era, a brief window from 1969 to 1984 when these Swiss giants operated under a single holding company. Because of this partnership, this watch offers a unique value proposition: the distinctive design language of Movado on the outside, powered by a high-grade Zenith manufacture movement on the inside.
The design is pure 1970s Modernist elegance. Reminiscent of a Cartier Tank or a Piaget Protocole, this watch features a "wide-brancard" bezel with a stunning vertically brushed gold finish. This texture catches the light beautifully and gives the watch a bolder, more architectural presence on the wrist than a traditional dress watch. The dial is a pristine champagne tone, featuring crisp Roman numerals at XII and VI, minimalist stick markers, and slender black hands. The look is completed by a Movado/Zenith signed crown, and a black strap that enhances the warmth of the gold case.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Era: 1970s (MZM Era)
Style: Rectangular "Wide-Bezel" Tank / Modernist Dress
Case Finish: Vertically Brushed Gold-Tone
Dial: Champagne with Roman Numerals (XII & VI)
Hands: Black Baton/Stick
Movement: Zenith Manufacture Manual Wind
Size: 20×32mm
Why Collectors Love It: This watch appeals to two distinct types of collectors: the history buff and the style icon. Horologically, it represents the Movado-Zenith partnership. Finding a Movado equipped with a Zenith manufacture movement is a desirable "double-signed" DNA trait that offers high-horology pedigree at an accessible price point. Stylistically, it captures the "Old Money" aesthetic perfectly. With its rich gold tones, brushed texture, it serves as a distinct and rare alternative to the ubiquitous Cartier Tank, offering a unique conversation piece that is undeniably chic.
For sale is a sophisticated and historically intriguing Vintage Movado Rectangular Dress Watch, dating from the 1970s. This timepiece is a standout product of the fascinating "MZM" (Mondia-Zenith-Movado) era, a brief window from 1969 to 1984 when these Swiss giants operated under a single holding company. Because of this partnership, this watch offers a unique value proposition: the distinctive design language of Movado on the outside, powered by a high-grade Zenith manufacture movement on the inside.
The design is pure 1970s Modernist elegance. Reminiscent of a Cartier Tank or a Piaget Protocole, this watch features a "wide-brancard" bezel with a stunning vertically brushed gold finish. This texture catches the light beautifully and gives the watch a bolder, more architectural presence on the wrist than a traditional dress watch. The dial is a pristine champagne tone, featuring crisp Roman numerals at XII and VI, minimalist stick markers, and slender black hands. The look is completed by a Movado/Zenith signed crown, and a black strap that enhances the warmth of the gold case.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Era: 1970s (MZM Era)
Style: Rectangular "Wide-Bezel" Tank / Modernist Dress
Case Finish: Vertically Brushed Gold-Tone
Dial: Champagne with Roman Numerals (XII & VI)
Hands: Black Baton/Stick
Movement: Zenith Manufacture Manual Wind
Size: 20×32mm
Why Collectors Love It: This watch appeals to two distinct types of collectors: the history buff and the style icon. Horologically, it represents the Movado-Zenith partnership. Finding a Movado equipped with a Zenith manufacture movement is a desirable "double-signed" DNA trait that offers high-horology pedigree at an accessible price point. Stylistically, it captures the "Old Money" aesthetic perfectly. With its rich gold tones, brushed texture, it serves as a distinct and rare alternative to the ubiquitous Cartier Tank, offering a unique conversation piece that is undeniably chic.
