Bernhardt The Cipher DivervsMovado Series 800 Automatic

The Cipher Diver
BernhardtThe Cipher Diver

Ref. the-cipher-diver-bg-fall-2026-pre-order·MSRP $795

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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.

Bernhardt The Cipher Diver at true scale

The Cipher Diver

Movado Series 800 Automatic at true scale

Series 800 Automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$795

lowest

$1,895

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,895
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Reviews

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Bernhardt The Cipher Diver

Bernhardt The Cipher Diver is praised for its 39mm case size and sapphire crystal. Owners widely report the bracelet construction and lume are adequate, with one noting the lume is patchy and short-lived. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement is expected to provide reliable timekeeping. Overall, owners rate Bernhardt The Cipher Diver highly for its value and wearable dimensions.

Movado Series 800 Automatic

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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