The Movado 157 watch movement is a manual winding movement with a pin-lever escapement. It features a ratchet on the dial side and a crown mechanism with a rocker bar. The movement is designed with a 2-layer base plate. Differences between the 290 and 291 versions of the movement are not known. Its functions include sub seconds and the use of a pin lever. This movement was commonly used around the year 1952.