1970’s Movado Bracelet Watch 18K Pink Gold - Unworn Ref. 565008

Yes, Movado made this

This time we are looking at something that goes a step beyond a watch — closer to an object or even a piece of jewellery. The 1970s were a period where brands like Movado explored design in a much freer way, moving away from traditional case-and-lug constructions and into fully integrated forms. Watches like this were not designed around function alone, but around how they sit on the wrist, how they feel, and how they are perceived.

The reference 565008 follows that idea very clearly. Crafted entirely in 18k pink gold, the watch is conceived as a seamless bracelet rather than a watch attached to one. The case is almost hidden within the design, protected by a hinged and spring-loaded cover, revealing the dial only when opened. It’s a detail that feels both playful and very considered — typical of the era, where discretion and expression often went hand in hand.

What makes this example particularly special is its condition. To come across a piece like this completely unworn is rare in itself, but even more so with such a construction. The bracelet remains untouched, the case sharp, and all the small mechanical elements — from the invisible clasp to the hinged cover — feel exactly as they should. It gives a sense of what the watch must have been like the day it left the manufacture, something that is usually lost with time.

Pieces like this are a reminder that the 1970s were not only about technical experimentation, but also about design at its most expressive. Less about balance or convention, and more about creating something distinctive. In this case, a quiet but confident object in pink gold — one that sits somewhere between watchmaking and jewellery, and one that is very difficult to find again in this condition.