I have a movado watch given to me by my grandmother I want to know if you could help me tell if it is real or not or if there is somewhere I could look up the serial number or tell which of the two numbers on the back of the watch is the serial number.

take it to a watch shop

Fake watches are and have been very prevalent. Take your watch to a watchmaker and ask him to open it. The outside may look like a Movado but the crooks rarely bother with the insides as most victims don't look inside. By the time the victim does, they have your money. There are some good fakes unfortunately and people get duped regularly. For those people that buy them knowing they're fake I have only one thing to say to you, "Fake people buy fake watches"

try to visit any watch republic shop or timex shop located at leading malls in the phillippines, because their company handles the movado brand in the phillippines. i hope i had been helped you.

As with luxury bags, luxury watch brands such as Movado are copied and sold illegally. Movado watches are popular among both men and women, but sellers of replica watches hurt the brand by providing the buyer with poor craftsmanship. Dealers know what genuine Movado watches look like, and they are familiar with the watch model names and numbering system. While you can take your watch to a dealer to closely inspect its authenticity, you, too, can learn how to tell if your Movado watch is fake by noting a few details.

Check the material the watch is made of. Replica watches are made of aluminum, and they don't have the same heavy weight of an authentic Movado. Movado watches should feel like quality, solid pieces. True Movado watches are made of stainless steel.Observe the movement of the watch. The movement of the second hand should not be erratic or shaky. It should look smooth as it travels across the face of the watch.
Look closely for scratches on the glass face. Movado watches are scratch resistant, so any imperfection on the face is a telling sign that it's fake. Hold the face to the light and observe if it gleams like a genuine watch. If it's dull or cloudy, it's not authentic. Also, look for the inscription "Swiss Movado Made" to make sure it's authentic.
Feel the links and the clasp on the watch. Clasps should feel solid, and the links should be joined together by screws. Gently pull on the clasps and check for any loose pins. If the clasps feel fragile, it's probably fake.

You can either contact Movado directly (they make the esq watches) or you can ask any REAL jewelry store to contact the company for you and ask about this as long as they carry either Movado or Esq in their store (don't ask the jewelry counter at your local department store).

There is nothing you can do yourself as the special equipment is needed.
Find your nearest watchmaker and ask to shorten your bracelet.

Yeah there is a special press used to get the back on. Is your watch a flat back, flat crystaled watch? Let me know I may be able to help you.