Secret Deals
Close
Sign up for email alerts.

Want first access to
our secret deals?

By signing up, you agree to receive emails from Ethos Watches. Read our privacy policy for more details.

1e7953ec54

ReviewThin Is In: The Movado Ultra Slim Redefines Elegance, At Just 6.9mm

Another piece of art from the house of Movado, the Ultra Slim is an aesthetic delight for a watch enthusiast and layman, alike

May We Recommend

Thin is in, and basking in this trend is the Movado Ultra Slim. The lightweight watch is exactly what you need to complement your boardroom formals and even your Friday casuals. Although, you certainly wouldn’t want this watch to be concealed under your blazer cuffs or sweatshirt, for its an aesthetic beauty.

Movado Ultra Slim is a sleek, lightweight watch compatible with both casuals and formals. The contemporary watch sits well on a masculine wrist and is definitely worth a peek from under your cuff
₹63,245
Buy Online

While we aren’t completely ostracising big, bold watches, let’s just accept that the new-age man is turning towards the trend of ultra-thin watches for two reasons. Firstly, ultra-thin watches are contemporary and extremely comfortable on the wrist. Secondly, this particular category of modern men has the confidence it takes to pull off the smart appearance of a slim watch such as the Movado Ultra Slim.

Bold vs Sleek

While it all boils down to preferences, bulky watches from Breitling, Baume & Mercier, Omega and other brands score high, considering the masculine aura they possess. However, sleek watches are upping their game too.

From a technical point of view, it is easier to incorporate high-tech complications like chronographs, moon phase indicators, etc. in big watches, as the height to fit in all these functions is adequate. The challenge arises in slimmer watches, which need to balance out aesthetic beauty while still presenting technical prowess, and Movado has done just that with the Ultra Slim.

The Movado Museum range is a visual delight. Breaking the monotony seen across other watch brands, the Ultra Slim ought to suit the new-age man and woman for its technical and visual finesse

It seems that high-end brands are in a bid to outdo each other in the slim category, going as thin as they can, yet being technically sound. This has resulted in a string of streamlined watches. Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin and Bulgari ace the slimness league but might be lacking in style, and that’s where Movado steps in.

Movado has, time and again, tried to move beyond the barriers of monotony, and that is reflected in all their collections. For instance, the Movado Museum Classic Collection, with its iconic design influenced by the Bauhaus School, showcases the complete Movado Museum history. And then there’s the Movado 1881 Automatic Series that presented the brand’s most affordable automatic watch. The list of distinctions can run into infinite words. For now, let’s focus on the trailblazing watch of the moment—the Movado Ultra Slim.

Case:

Movado has applied all its dexterity in the 40mm wide and 6.9mm thin case, in yellow gold PVD-coated stainless steel, as it is the definitive feature of the watch. The sleek case has delicate, square lugs which aide the thinness of the watch. The gold tone of the bezel matches that of the simple pull/push fluted crown on the side, which is used to adjust time.

The caseback exhibits the key technical specifications of the watch, such as the stainless steel that forms the case, its water resistance claim, the sapphire crystal over the dial, and the pride in the heritage of the watch—its ‘Swiss made’ mark . The watch is water resistant to 30m, which makes it safe to wear during light showers.

Dial:

“Don’t let numbers define you.” One look at the gorgeous sunray blue dial of the Movado and you really won’t miss any numeric denotation of hours on this one. Sans any Arabic or Roman numerals, slender indices mark the hours in the same gold tone as the case, and they look stunning against the contemporary blue backdrop of the dial. The three, six and nine o’clock markers have two-line indices.

The patent Movado insignia of a dot at 12, signifies the sun at its strongest, at noon. To merge and stay in sync with the complete gold tonality, the dot stands out in the same hue. The minute and hour hands are a symbol of grace. Sharp-edged and cut, there are five facets to each hand. With the absence of a seconds hand, the dial is absolutely uncluttered.

The Watch Guide

Against the deep blue dial of the Ultra Slim, thin indices denote the hours. The gold dot at 12 signifies the sun at its strongest, at noon—a Movado trademark

₹63,245
Buy Online
The Watch Guide

At the heart of the Movado Ultra Slim is a Swiss-made Quartz movement, which is apt for the watch as it does not have any complications that need a major power boost

₹63,245
Buy Online

Movement:

The Movado Ultra Slim houses a Swiss quartz movement, which allows the watch to retain a ‘slim’ appearance. As there are no complications in the watch, a Quartz movement does justice. However, the incorporation of a basic date aperture should’ve been a functional addition, considering Movado has a reputation for being elite.

Strap:

The strap on the Movado Ultra Slim is a work of art. Attached to the watch from the square lugs, the calfskin leather strap looks elegant. From an aesthetic viewpoint,  a leather strap, and not a rubber or steel bracelet, does justice to the gold and blue tone of the watch.

The calfskin leather strap on the Movado Ultra Slim is a work of art. The brown strap complements the yellow gold tone of the case
₹63,245
Buy Online

Movado’s eye for detail is evident in the special attention the brand has given in matching the top stitching to the dark brown shade of the leather strap. The two ends of the strap are securely fastened with a gold PVD-finished stainless steel classic pin buckle.

It is difficult not to be impressed by the quality and detail that has gone into the making of the Movado Ultra Slim. This particular watch is available in a women’s variant too, in a scaled-down 35mm case.

Ultra Slim is sure to have a huge fan base including men and women. Hence, Movado made a wise move by introducing the same variant in a 35mm case for women

Explore the Movado Ultra Slim at Ethos Watch Boutiques

Leave a comment:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *