Movado watches are marked on the caseback with a case # and a serial number. A watch similar to yours in an authentic Movado would start with 8. The second set would be either 2 numbers or a letter and number.

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me identify this vintage Movado. Judging from what i can find online, it looks like it has a Movado 150MN movement or possibly a Movado 75, i don't know enough to discern the two.

In the second photo, you can see how there's 5476 etched into the bottom of the case. Porrino preludio aria et scherzo pdf files. Does anyone know what this is for? Any information anyone can provide is greatly appreciated! I just got it, but so far it's been keeping good time. I really like how there's two layers to get to the movement, one screw down and the other where you have to use the little notch to pick it up. I'm assuming it's been serviced before given all the light etchings on the inside of the case back, although i'm not sure of when it was last serviced. It has blued hands that look really cool in the light, but they were too difficult to capture a photo of. Kya karte the sajna song.

Edit: I just found '470' etched into to inner case back, which leads me to believe the movement might be a cal.

Study real Movado watches. Visit a dealer and ask a lot of questions. Look at the quality, styles and craftsmanship so you won't be fooled. Hold the watch in your hand and feel the weight. The cheapest Movado knockoffs are made of very lightweight aluminum. Watch for brass replicas.

These are heftier in weight, will cost a bit more and have a better clasp, but are still fakes. Check the components. Phonies come with a non-scratch resistant glass crystal that is glued on and may have dirt under the face. Other signs to watch for are an inexpensive quartz movement, a cheap clasp and pins holding the links instead of screws.

Check for phony diamonds in the watch's setting. Ask if the watch comes in a box with tags and if it has a 100 percent money back guarantee. Look for spelling errors and check all of the printing. A real Movado is crisply printed, the logo is in all capitals and the watch face says Swiss Movado Made or Swiss Made. Anything else is a fake. Ask a Movado dealer how to spot bad serial numbers and misplaced logos. A real Movado also has a logo imprinted on the inside of the back cover of the watch.

Compare prices. Counterfeit Movados generally cost about $50 to $150, but some may go as high as $400. Real Movados retail for $500 to $2,300.