AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMTvsMovado Series 800 Automatic

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Measurements
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Horizon Azure GMT

Series 800 Automatic
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$265
lowest
$1,895
Movement
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT for its value under $200 and its stunning blue dial, with some reporting good quality and accuracy. However, criticism points to basic finishing and potential QC issues, with one owner noting the watch appeared to be around 40mm and wishing it was 36mm. The male end links cause it to wear larger, and the on-the-fly adjustment for the GMT hand is stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT for its attractive dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about finishing and wearability.
Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Automatic for its fantastic appearance and durability over years of wear, with one owner noting it looks great and functions well within a $400 budget. Some owners consider it a good luck charm. A reviewer describes the quartz chronographs in the Series 800 line as tool-watch looking with a dive watch feel, featuring polished elements and a sunray dial. One owner notes that some lumed indices are cut off and date wheels are not color-matched. Owners question its value proposition compared to other brands, with second-hand prices ranging from $400-800€. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 Automatic well for its aesthetic appeal and perceived durability over time.
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