Certina DS-8 Gent 40mmvsMovado 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-8 Gent 40mm at true scale

DS-8 Gent 40mm

Movado Series 800 at true scale

Series 800

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.2mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

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Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$612

lowest

$1,395

Movement

F05.412

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Thickness
8.35mm
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Lug-to-Lug
47.19mm
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Lug Width
20mm
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Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F05.412
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$612
$1,395
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm for its stunning dial, considered exceptional for its price point, and its simple, classic design. Reviewers highlight its solid build, good looks, and value, noting its versatility as an everyday watch. Some find the style a touch generic, but the blend of details is appreciated for daily wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm highly for its impressive dial and excellent value.

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.