Edox 1973 DatevsMovado Series 800
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Measurements
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1973 Date
Series 800
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$815
lowest
$1,395
Movement
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
Quartz
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Edox 1973 Date is noted for its busy dial, with one owner disliking the script font used for "hand winding." The watch features a 41mm case and 200m water resistance, powered by a Ronda 515 quartz movement. Overall, owners find the Edox 1973 Date to be a functional quartz dive watch with a specific aesthetic that may not appeal to all.
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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