Aquatico Ocean Diver Tritium Black DialvsMovado Series 800 Automatic

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Ocean Diver Tritium Black Dial

Series 800 Automatic
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$599
lowest
$1,895
Movement
PT5000
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Aquatico Ocean Diver Tritium Watch Black Dial for its attractive dial, which combines gilt accents, vintage lume, and pops of color, and its ceramic bezel that rivals higher-end brands aesthetically. The tapered stainless steel case and lumed minute indices are also noted as well-balanced. One owner reports excellent quality and a bracelet clasp very similar to Mido's. Tritium watches are typically thicker to accommodate the luminous tubes, with this model likely being around 13-14mm. One owner experienced a rotor replacement, attributing it to the Hangzhou PT5000 movement. Another owner reported an accuracy of +40 seconds per day on their sample, and a phantom date position on the crown. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Ocean Diver Tritium Watch Black Dial highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality finishing at the price point.
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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