Certina DS-7 QuartzvsMovado Series 800
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Measurements
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DS-7 Quartz

Series 800
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
9.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$532
lowest
$1,395
Movement
F06.412
Quartz
Case
6 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Certina DS-7 Quartz for its excellent case finishing and comfortable 39mm wearability, with some preferring its wrist presence over other integrated bracelet watches. The green dial is a particular highlight for one owner. The Certina DS-7 Quartz features a quartz movement and 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-7 Quartz highly for its refined finishing and comfortable proportions at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive appearance and solid build quality, with one owner noting their example has performed and looked great for years of constant wear. The watch is described as having a sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring polished and glossy elements, luminescent markers and hands, and a silver-toned concave dot. Some owners find the watch's secondhand price to be high when compared to alternatives, and one reviewer notes that some lumed indices are omitted and the date wheel lacks color-matching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 highly for its appealing design and robust construction at its price point.
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