Alsta SuperautomaticvsOllech & Wajs 8001 Havana (COSC-certified)

The Alsta Superautomatic is praised for its excellent retro 70s dive watch design and connection to the movie Jaws, with reviewers noting its contrasting case finishes and comfortable Tropic strap. Owners are split on its value, with some finding it egregiously overpriced at MSRP but a fun summer piece around $500-600, while others acknowledge collector hesitation due to the Sellita SW200-1 movement. The bracelet's execution is criticized for poor detailing and less crisp machining, and the bezel lacks lume. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Alsta Superautomatic for its vintage-inspired design and Jaws movie connection, despite some reservations about its price and bracelet finishing.

The Ollech & Wajs 8001 HAVANA (COSC-certified) is widely praised as a utilitarian tool watch with a robust, brushed 39.5mm titanium case and a non-flashy black dial. Owners and reviewers highlight its COSC-certified Soprod Newton P092 movement, excellent lume, and a substantial bracelet adjustment feature with on-the-fly micro-adjust. Some owners have raised quality concerns about the movement and noted the bracelet's clasp can feel cheap and sharp, with one owner reporting it broke. The watch's design is described as brutalist and aggressive, polarizing some with its sharp edges and monolithic style, and its thickness is noted as more than typical for an integrated sports watch. The integrated bracelet's first links lack articulation, leading to an uncomfortable fit for smaller wrists, and one reviewer found the finishing lacked elegance.