Movado: The Museum Watch By Laurel1 on May 01, 2008 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

My now-ex-husband bought us matching Movado watches back in the 80s when they first came out (don't be thinking how lucky I am -- he used my paycheck to do it!). They were the men's and ladies' "Museum Watch," the first watch to be an exhibit in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

This is a really beautiful and stylish watch. It has a timeless appeal, and is stunning accessory, and one of the few "valuable" accessories I own. It still works, 20 years later, and still looks "in." I love it.

I do have a couple of complaints. First, the original band is just a little too short. I have a very small wrist; a 7.5 inch bracelet is very loose on me. But I had to use the last hole in the strap to make this big enough to fit. So I have replaced the band. Second, the black rim inside the gold one scratches easily. Short of using a black "Sharpie" on it, I'm not sure what to do about that. Third, no second hand, which I suppose really only matters if you need to take someone's pulse. And finally, with no numbers, it can be a little hard to read. Seriously, it's hard to tell if it's 4:30 or 5:30, and no it's not just me.

The reason I rated it so highly, despite my complaints and the price (should one spend $400 to $500 on a watch? It's just a watch; it won't save my life or anything), is that it is just so beautiful. I'll never drive a Jag or a Mercedes; I'll never own a couture gown or a pair of Jimmy Choos or Manolos. But I have this watch. And it's pretty cool. (now if my body would just quit making batteries die...)