Certina DS-7 QuartzvsMovado Series 800

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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.

Certina DS-7 Quartz at true scale

DS-7 Quartz

Movado Series 800 at true scale

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 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.72mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
10mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F06.412
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$532
$1,395
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Certina DS-7 Quartz

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.

Movado Series 800

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.