Circula Watches DiveSportvsMovado Series 800 Automatic

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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.

Circula Watches DiveSport at true scale

DiveSport

Movado Series 800 Automatic at true scale

Series 800 Automatic

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,895

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Schwarz
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,895
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Reviews

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

Circula Watches DiveSport

The Circula Watches DiveSport is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a hardened titanium case with 1200 Vickers hardness and German manufacturing. Owners and reviewers highlight the textured dial, lightweight comfort, and robust specifications, including 500m water resistance and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some find the 13.4mm thickness substantial and the bezel firm, while one owner notes the bracelet can appear and feel generic. Accuracy is reported within -5/+7 seconds per day, and a prototype's date disc was considered too dark. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches DiveSport highly for its hardened titanium construction and value for money.

From video reviewers

The lume on the Circula DiveSport is exceptionally bright. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

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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