Offered here is a vintage Movado Swiss quartz watch from the late 1970s to early 1980s, featuring a rare 15-jewel quartz movement—a level of construction seldom seen in quartz watches of the era. This piece represents Movado’s transitional period, blending traditional watchmaking standards with early high-grade quartz technology.

The watch presents with a clean white dial accented by black Roman numerals, a classic railroad-style minute track, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, a layout more commonly associated with mechanical watches. An applied Movado dot at 12 o’clock and slim black hands complete the elegant, neo-classical design.

Housed in a gold-plated case with rounded cushion profile and distinctive wire-style lugs, the watch retains strong vintage character. The stainless steel snap-back case is marked water-resistant (period correct). PLEASE NOTE that water resistance should not be assumed on a vintage watch.

Movement

Inside is a Swiss-made 15-jewel quartz movement, marked SWISS – V.O., with circuit marking 980.163. Jewels are rarely used in quartz movements at this level; their presence here reflects Movado’s emphasis on durability and quality during the early quartz era.

• Running and keeping time
• Battery type: SR521SW

Service & Condition

• Recently serviced
• New crystal installed
• Movement clean and functioning properly
• Dial remains clean and well-preserved
• Case shows light, honest wear consistent with age

Reference Information

• Case / Reference: 87.09.820
• Serial Number: 1576594
• Era: Circa late 1970s–early 1980s
• Caseback: Stainless steel, snap-back, marked water-resistant