AETHELSOHN SunburstvsMovado Series 800 Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst at true scale

Sunburst

Movado Series 800 Chronograph at true scale

Series 800 Chronograph

Diameter

37mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$129

lowest

$1,495

Movement

Seiko VH31

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Brass
Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$129
$1,495
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst

Owners widely praise the AETHELSOHN Sunburst for its beautiful sunburst dials, with specific mentions of deep gray, brown, and exotic green variations, and its solid build quality. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the fantastic value, with one owner noting the $199 price point, excellent customer service, and a great bracelet. Some owners find the brand logo slightly too large, and a few encountered difficulty adjusting bracelet screws due to Loctite. On balance, owners rate the AETHELSOHN Sunburst highly for its stunning dial and exceptional value at the price.

Movado Series 800 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Chronograph as a solid daily driver with zero maintenance headaches and flawless chronograph functions, noting its 200m water resistance eliminates "precious watch" anxiety. Its 42mm size is considered versatile for office or weekend wear, suitable for most wrist sizes. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring a sunray dial and applied markers. Some owners find the case construction nice and the watch well-made, with one owner's friend's long-owned example still looking and performing well despite constant wear. However, one reviewer noted the omission of some lumed indices and a non-color-matched date wheel as odd misses. Another owner mentions that the chronograph hands require manual adjustment to their zero positions after a battery change or error, with each button press advancing the active hand one increment.