Comments:
This is a perfect candidate for a quartz movement.
At least to me this watch is all about the dial and case. Sort of like a Tank the movement is running a distant second to the most visible aesthetics. Additionally it has a fascinating (and frustrating for George Horwitt) history.
I think it's a design icon that's as readily identifiable by the casual observer as it is by the watchonista. That's a very nice example in your picture. It has patina-ed very well. The color is unusual also. I say go for it.
But if the movement IS the point...
Citizen 0100 would certainly satisfy.
accuracy unparalleled in quartz
dial side not as interesting as the Movado though (imo)
pics: Hodinkee
accuracy unparalleled in quartz
dial side not as interesting as the Movado though (imo)
pics: Hodinkee
I like that it appears to be vintage
Movado hasn't done much lately that I like. But the design here is iconic and in gold or gold fill/plate it is definitely unique. As for getting it in quartz, this watch does not typify a quartz watch--I mean, there's not a good reason to get it specifically in quartz. Citizen is the king of quartz at the highest level--and gives a collector or watch aficionado really something to get into in terms of what a quartz can achieve.