Movado Watch (3600137)

The dial has a grain to it. Instead of the usual brushed metal disc, this one is finished in a granular deep blue that scatters light rather than reflecting it, so the face looks closer to stone than to steel. The case around it is matte black and the hands are the same blue as the dial. Case and Wrist Presence A large round case in a flat black finish, with a wide rim curving down to the dial and short lugs that hold the strap tight against the case. The crown is a small black ribbed cylinder at three, almost invisible against the case. A matte black case of this diameter has real presence without any shine to it, which is a difficult balance to strike. Dial and Legibility Dark blue and heavily textured, ringed by the black inner wall of the case. The dot at twelve is a solid brighter blue, and the hour and minute hands are cut in the same colour, flat and tapering. MOVADO is printed at the foot in small type. Blue on blue is a low-contrast read by design; what you get in exchange is a dial that changes character completely between daylight and lamplight. Movement and Functions Quartz. Hours and minutes only, with no seconds hand and no date window. Strap and Fit A black leather strap, stitched along both edges and lined in a contrasting colour, fastening with a pin buckle. A pin buckle sets the fit in fixed steps, so pick the hole that leaves you able to slide a fingertip under the strap. Leather softens against the wrist within a fortnight and takes the shape of your arm; that is normal and it is the reason a slightly firm fit at the start ends up right. Who This Watch Suits Someone who likes the minimal Movado face but wants texture and colour rather than polish. Black case and black leather keep it casual, and the blue only shows itself up close. Care and Maintenance Keep the leather away from water; wet leather dries stiff and cracks at the buckle holes. Wipe the case with a dry cloth, never a polishing one, since the black is a coating. When the strap goes soft and the holes stretch, replace it rather than trying to revive it. About the Brand Movado has worked in Switzerland since 1881, and the dot at twelve dates to its 1947 Museum dial. The brand has spent decades finding new textures and colours to put behind that single mark. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Movado Reference 3600137 Case shape Round Case Matte black Dial Blue, textured Markers None; blue dot at 12 Functions Hours and minutes Movement Quartz Strap Black leather Clasp Pin buckle Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.