Even with my small wrist, I prefer the 45.2mm version because it’s quite compact for its size. I know what one might be thinking here… really? 45.2mm wears small on the wrist? Well, as someone whose daily watch is 36mm, I shared that skepticism upon hearing the size, yet when I tried it on, I was shocked. There’s no doubt it’s on the bigger side, but I think I could pull it off. On paper, the 34mm should be more my size here, but in fact, it is not. I was surprised to find myself preferring the 45.2mm to the 34mm. I’d venture a guess that introducing a 45.2mm case into the catalog is an attempt to complement the brand’s vintage offerings with a larger, modern-leaning size—and it’s one I think they do pretty well.
Speaking of vintage Movado, another common entry point is undoubtedly the Museum Watch. In both instances, it’s good that the brand has such a century-old tradition of watchmaking. Still, naturally, the brand wants to introduce a modern offering to take it into the next generation, which is what the 1917 Collection ultimately does. There’s no doubt that geometric cases are en vogue right now. At the under-$1,000 starting point, this offers the accessibility and availability many folks crave, making it a great entry into the (modern) brand.
