Movado Group designs, sources, markets and distributes fine watches. Its portfolio
of brands is currently comprised of Coach® Watches, Concord®, Ebel®,
ESQ® Movado, Scuderia Ferrari® Watches, HUGO BOSS® Watches, Juicy
Couture® Watches, Lacoste® Watches, Movado®, and Tommy Hilfiger®
Watches. The Company is a leader in the design, development, marketing and distribution
of watch brands sold in almost every major category comprising the watch industry.
The Company was incorporated in New York in 1967 under the name North American
Watch Corporation to acquire Piaget Watch Corporation and Corum Watch Corporation,
which had been, respectively, the exclusive importers and distributors of Piaget
and Corum watches in the United States since the 1950’s. The Company sold
its Piaget and Corum distribution businesses in 1999 and 2000, respectively,
to focus on its own portfolio of brands. Since its incorporation, the Company
has developed its brand-building reputation and distinctive image across an
expanding number of brands and geographic markets. Strategic acquisitions of
watch brands and their subsequent growth, along with license agreements, have
played an important role in the expansion of the Company’s brand portfolio.
In 1970, the Company acquired the Concord brand and the Swiss company that
had been manufacturing Concord watches since 1908. In 1983, the Company acquired
the U.S. distributor of Movado watches and substantially all of the assets related
to the Movado brand from the Swiss manufacturer of Movado watches. The Company
changed its name to Movado Group, Inc. in 1996. In March 2004, the Company completed
its acquisition of Ebel, one of the world’s premier luxury watch brands
that was established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1911.
Exclusive Watches
Exclusive watches are usually made of precious metals, including 18 karat gold
or platinum, and are often set with precious gems. These watches are primarily
mechanical or quartz-analog watches. Mechanical watches keep time with intricate
mechanical movements consisting of an arrangement of wheels, jewels and winding
and regulating mechanisms. Quartz-analog watches have quartz movements in which
time is precisely calibrated to the regular frequency of the vibration of quartz
crystal. Exclusive watches are manufactured almost entirely in Switzerland.
Well-known brand names of exclusive watches include Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe,
Piaget and Vacheron Constantin. The Company does not compete in the exclusive
watch category.
Luxury Watches
Luxury watches are either quartz-analog or mechanical watches. These watches
typically are made with either 14 or 18 karat gold, stainless steel, ceramic
or a combination of gold and stainless steel, and are occasionally set with
precious gems. Luxury watches are primarily manufactured in Switzerland. In
addition to a majority of the Company’s Ebel and Concord watches, well-known
brand names of luxury watches include Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Cartier,
Omega, Rolex and TAG Heuer.
Accessible Luxury Watches
The majority of accessible luxury watches are quartz-analog watches, which may
also include connected technology for transmitting data wirelessly between the
watch and a smartphone or other device. These watches typically are made with
gold finish, stainless steel, ceramic or a combination of gold finish and stainless
steel. Accessible luxury watches are manufactured primarily in Switzerland,
although some are manufactured in Asia. In addition to a majority of the Company’s
Movado watches, well-known brand names of accessible luxury watches include
Gucci, Rado, Michele and Raymond Weil.
Moderate and Fashion Watches
Most moderate and fashion watches are quartz-analog watches, which may also
include connected technology for transmitting data wirelessly between the watch
and a smartphone or other device. These watches typically are made with gold
finish, stainless steel, brass, plastic or a combination of gold finish and
stainless steel. Moderate and fashion watches are manufactured primarily in
Asia and Switzerland. In addition to the Company’s ESQ Movado, Coach,
HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger, Scuderia Ferrari and Lacoste brands,
well-known brand names of watches in the moderate and fashion category include
Anne Klein, Bulova, Citizen, Fossil, Guess, Seiko, Michael Kors, Swatch and
Wittnauer.
Mass Market Watches
Mass market watches typically consist of digital watches and analog watches
made from stainless steel, brass and/or plastic and are manufactured in Asia.
Well-known brands include Casio, Pulsar, Seiko and Timex. The Company does not
compete in the mass market watch category.
BRANDS
The Company designs, develops, sources, markets and distributes products under
the following watch brands:
Owned Brands
Concord
Concord was founded in 1908 in Bienne, Switzerland. Concord turns to its past
for inspiration, thereby yielding visionary newness as seen with the re-introduction
of inspired collections over the past few years. Concord watches have Swiss
movements and are made with solid 18 karat gold, stainless steel or a combination
of 18 karat gold and stainless steel. Some are set with diamonds.
Ebel
The Ebel brand was established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1911. Since
acquiring Ebel, the Company has returned Ebel to its roots as the “Architects
of Time” through its product development, marketing initiatives and global
advertising campaigns. Ebel is a fine Swiss watch brand that marries function
and beauty, and is known for its craftsmanship and creativity. All Ebel watches
feature Swiss movements and are made with solid 18 karat yellow or rose gold,
stainless steel or a combination of 18 karat yellow or rose gold, ceramic and,
or stainless steel. Some are set with diamonds.
Movado
The Movado brand is renowned for its iconic Museum® dial and modern design
aesthetic. Since its founding in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1881, Movado
has earned more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and
innovation in watch design and technology, and Movado timepieces have won world
renown for their unique beauty and timeless design.
Movado is a hallmark of some of the most famous timepieces ever created, most
notably, the Movado Museum® Watch. Designed in 1947 by Bauhaus-influenced
artist Nathan George Horwitt, the watch dial defined by a solitary dot at 12,
symbolizing the sun at high noon, has been acclaimed for purity of design unrivaled
in the history of time-keeping. When Horwitt’s dial was selected for the
permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1960,
it became the first watch dial ever awarded this distinction. Known today as
the Movado Museum Watch, this legendary dial is regarded as an icon of Modernism.
A trademarked and award-winning design, the celebrated single dot dial now distinguishes
a wide range of Movado timepieces.
The Movado brand experience is defined by its long, rich heritage of design
innovation, and a close, enduring association with the arts. Expressions of
Movado’s commitment to the fine and cultural arts encompass commissioned
watch designs by famed artists, affiliations with talented brand ambassadors,
sponsorship of major arts institutions and support of emerging artists.
The Movado BOLD collection represents iconic Movado design re-imagined for the
cool, fashion-savvy, on-trend consumer and is innovative in both design and
use of materials. The Movado Edge collection, launched on October 6, 2015, brings
design innovation and enhanced sophistication to the legendary Museum Dial through
the efforts of world-renowned industrial designer Yves Behar.
A majority of Movado watches have Swiss movements and are made with 14 or 18
karat gold, 18 karat gold finish, stainless steel, ceramic or a combination
of 18 karat gold finish and stainless steel.
A majority of Movado BOLD and Movado Edge watches have Swiss movements and are
made with composite materials, stainless steel, gold finish or a combination
of stainless steel and gold finish, with leather straps, stainless steel bracelets
or gold finish bracelets.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company announced the launch of two
distinct smart watch collections with iOS® and Android® compatible apps:
Movado Swiss watches utilizing Silicon Valleys Fullpower Technologies, Inc.’s
MotionX-365® end-to-end solution, and Movados BOLD collection watches utilizing
HP Inc.’s smart accessories technology. These watches use Bluetooth®
technology to communicate with smartphones using iOS® and Android® operating
systems. The initial Movado Motion smart watches feature automatic local time/date
setting, steps activity tracking and sleep monitoring. The initial Movado Bold
Motion smart watches feature steps activity tracking and alerts for upcoming
appointments, incoming texts, phone calls, emails and social media updates.
Licensed Brands
Coach Watches
Coach watches reflect the Coach brand image and classic American style. The
Coach brand stands for authenticity, innovation, and relevance and represents
a blend of classic American style with a distinctive New York spirit, offering
a design that is known for a characteristic combination of style and function.
With an expanding presence globally, the Coach brand exemplifies modern luxury.
As an extension of the brand, Coach watches offer a fresh and compelling assortment
of timepieces for women and men, with a wide variety of bracelets and straps
constructed of stainless steel accented with gold tone finishes and leather
straps.
ESQ Movado
ESQ Movado watches have been marketed by the Company since fiscal 2013 as a
collection within the Movado brand. The watches are priced to compete in the
entry level Swiss watch category and are defined by bold sport and fashion designs.
All ESQ Movado watches contain Swiss movements and most are made with stainless
steel, gold finish or a combination of stainless steel and gold finish, with
leather straps, stainless steel bracelets or gold finish bracelets. Following
the Company’s strategic decision in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014
to reduce the presence of ESQ Movado watches to expand the Movado brand offering
in certain retail doors, the Company continues to offer ESQ Movado only in select
retail locations as well as its direct-to-consumer retail outlet locations.
The Company has discontinued the production of ESQ Movado watches going forward
and, accordingly, has extended its ESQ watch license with Hearst only through
December 31, 2016, with the right to sell any remaining inventory for up to
six months thereafter.
HUGO BOSS Watches
HUGO BOSS is a global leader in the world of fashion and modern luxury. The
HUGO BOSS watch collection features classic, modern and sporty timepieces combining
functionality with a touch of refined luxury.
Juicy Couture Timepieces
Juicy Couture is an L.A. inspired, casual, affordable luxury lifestyle brand.
Juicy infuses couture in the everyday through the use of bold colors and graphics,
flirty feminine designs and whimsical prints, across lifestyle categories.
Juicy Couture timepieces reflect the brand’s clear vision, unique identity
in the upscale contemporary category, encompassing both trend-right and core
styling contemporary watches.
Lacoste Watches
The Lacoste watch collection embraces the Lacoste lifestyle proposition which
encompasses elegance, refinement and comfort, as well as a dedication to quality
and innovation. Mirroring key attributes of the Lacoste brand, the collection
features stylish timepieces with a contemporary sport elegant feel.
Scuderia Ferrari Watches
Asserting Scuderia Ferrari’s proud racing heritage and Italian pedigree,
Movado Group’s Scuderia Ferrari watch collection for men and women brings
the excitement and distinctive style of the time honored racing team to fans
around the world.
Tommy Hilfiger Watches
Reflecting the fresh, fun all-American style for which Tommy Hilfiger is known,
Tommy Hilfiger watches feature quartz, digital or analog-digital movements,
with stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, silver-tone, two-tone or gold-tone
cases and bracelets, and leather, fabric, plastic or rubber straps. The line
includes fashion and sport models.
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