Casio GMB2100GD-5AvsMovado 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.

Casio GMB2100GD-5A at true scale

GMB2100GD-5A

Movado Series 800 Chronograph at true scale

Series 800 Chronograph

Diameter

44.4mm

42mm

Thickness

12.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$600

lowest

$1,495

Movement

5691

Quartz

Case

2 specs
Diameter
44.4mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5691
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$1,495
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Reviews

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Casio GMB2100GD-5A

Owners note the Casio GM-S2110BP-5A's strap gets dirty easily but cleans well, and the watch itself resists scratches during frequent wear. Some owners lament the lack of a positive display and find the lume could be brighter. A metal conversion kit is available, transforming the watch into a daily wearer. Overall, owners appreciate the Casio GM-S2110BP-5A for its scratch resistance and the potential for customization via modding kits.

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.

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