Rating and value of Movado watches and chronographs

If you own a Movado watch, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Movado watches   

Movado watches are popular collectors' items at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. All the company's watches are currently highly prized. The price at which they are selling on the art market ranges from €20 to €39,680, at the moment, a substantial difference but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these objects. A man's steel chronograph watch has already been auctioned for €39,680 in 2023 by Auctie's, while it was estimated at between €15,000 and €20,000.

Order of value from a simple watch to the most prestigious

Style and technology of Movado's iconic watches   

Movado watches stand out for their meticulous jewelry work, especially for the ladies' models. The company has collaborated extensively with Taubert & Fils, a supplier specializing in the manufacture of watch cases. The watch presented by Auctie's has a type 8 case, the rarest type, with no bezel and flat lugs. These criteria make it an absolutely unique piece of jewelry.

The history of Movado   

Movado is an American watchmaker founded in Switzerland by Achille Ditisheim in 1887. His name is remembered today, but his brothers were also involved in the company. The company owes its initial success to pocket watches, which are also available as button watches, bag watches and cocktail watches. Most were rectangular in shape, with the dial totally protected by a case. In the early 20th century, Movado began producing wristwatches, an accessory originally worn by women. They made a name for themselves as soon as they hit the market. 

Movado soon appealed to and collaborated with Taubert & Fils, who shortly afterwards bought the Borgel factory, famous for its waterproof, protected watches for soldiers. In the 1930s, the Acvatic model was created. Some time later, the watchmaking house joined forces with [Aux] Fils de Louis-Élysée Piguet to create a chronograph model that could use the bases of existing Movado models. A hallmark is often added, notably "FB" for François Borgel.  

Until now, women's watches have been the most successful on the auction market, thanks to the jewelry work and the precious stones and metals used.  

The success of Movado watches on the auction market  

Today, auctions are a preferred means for collectors to find the watches they have been looking for, sometimes for years. The company produced a wide variety of models during the 20th century and even today, which are no longer sold and very difficult to acquire on the second-hand market, where the risk of counterfeiting is always present.

Knowing the value of a Movado watch   

If you happen to own a Movado watch, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your timepiece, as well as the relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.