FeatureMovado Edge For Women: The Cutting Edge of Design
A modern reinterpretation of a classic, donning the minimalist Movado Edge watches is to become a part of a daring new experience of time
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It was all the way back in 1947 that American designer Nathan George Horwitt designed the Movado Museum watch. He removed all the clutter from the dial and focused on the one thing that, today, has become Movado’s signature—a circle at 12 o’clock representing the sun at its strongest, at noon. The Museum watch was influenced by Bauhaus, a German art school known for its creative and unconventional designs. When 2015 rolled around, Movado had another surprise for horological enthusiasts and collectors alike. The brand brought out the Movado Edge, a reinterpretation of Horwitt’s much-loved, path-breaking classic. Crafted by industrial designer Yves Béhar, the Movado Edge watches have the same sleek design that the Museum collection was lauded for, but with a fresher appeal.
Even four years after its release, the Movado Edge is truly at the cutting edge of design. Its neat, minimal appeal is a refreshing change from the chaos we see on certain dials with their many functions. Giving precedence to form and ensuring that timekeeping is as it should be—simple and traditional—the Movado Edge is a watch wearer’s delight. And the women’s watches in this collection are no exception.
An Elegant Twist To A Classic Design
Minimalism has always been the mark of Movado, making their watches instantly recognisable. The single dot at 12 o’clock remains—raised and polished to perfection—giving the watch that Movado magic that we love and adore. While certainly restrained, the Movado Edge still manages to capture anyone’s attention. The subtle, airy colours of the watches lend to its legibility, not just for the wearer but for the passers-by as well. However, what is most striking about the watch is its iridescent dial.
While plain colours definitely look more minimalistic, Béhar here has taken a unique approach. Nearer to its periphery, the concave dial is textured with ridges representing each minute. This isn’t just to give the dial some depth. Béhar has made sure that when the light hits the dial, the Movado Edge shimmers and shines—what an absolutely delightful and futuristic approach to watch craftsmanship! This play of light ensures that attention is drawn to the wrist. And what woman doesn’t like a little bling now and then? A more perfect accessory there could not be!
Looking Over The Edge
The steel cases and dials of the watches come in a variety of colours—from a powdery pink to a stunning silver. To add to the watches’ eye-catching quality is their size. At 34mm, in diameter, these watches are on the larger side of women’s watches. However, other variants within the collection stand at a daintier 28mm for those whose wrists lean towards the petite.
Staying true to their ideology of creating distinct and memorable timepieces, Movado has added a fluted case band to some of the variants for that extra bit of pizazz. Béhar has also done away with the lugs for a few watches within the collection, making them sleeker and more minimal.
Our discerning readers will be happy to know that, when it comes to bracelets and straps, they’ll be utterly spoilt for choice. PVD-coated stainless steel bracelets perfectly matching the striking dial, or leather straps that beautifully contrast with the face of the watch—uniqueness and variety are the cornerstone of this magnificent collection. In fact, each watch has such a singular appeal that you may not want to stop at just one. Ensuring that even people with the most diverse of tastes find something to love in this collection, you even have a choice when it comes to the width of the bracelet.
Powered by the reliable Ronda 772 quartz movement, which is protected by a caseback proudly emblazoned with the words ‘Swiss made’, while the graceful dial is protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Effortlessly Chic And Fashionably Sleek
Tailor-made for the sophisticated modern woman who hides a world of substance under a sublime layer of elegance, the Movado Edge range is a functional homage to the woman on the go. Not only are the watches in this collection quintessentially charming, they manage to be so without breaking the bank.
One of the key elements that makes this collection stand out is its subtle nod to high fashion and haute couture by rejecting the conventions of traditional timepieces and going with an aesthetic that is entirely individualistic. It truly encapsulates the oh-so-important—yet often unattainable—ideal: less is more. An enigmatic harmony between the classic, the modern and the futuristic, the Movado Edge collection keeps thing simple without compromising on even an iota of style or functionality.
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