Edox 1973 DatevsMovado Series 800 Chronograph

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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.

Edox 1973 Date at true scale

1973 Date

Movado Series 800 Chronograph at true scale

Series 800 Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

11.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$815

lowest

$1,495

Movement

Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$815
$1,495
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Reviews

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Edox 1973 Date

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.

Movado Series 800 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Chronograph as a solid daily driver with zero maintenance headaches and flawless chronograph functions, noting its 200m water resistance eliminates "precious watch" anxiety. Its 42mm size is considered versatile for office or weekend wear, suitable for most wrist sizes. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring a sunray dial and applied markers. Some owners find the case construction nice and the watch well-made, with one owner's friend's long-owned example still looking and performing well despite constant wear. However, one reviewer noted the omission of some lumed indices and a non-color-matched date wheel as odd misses. Another owner mentions that the chronograph hands require manual adjustment to their zero positions after a battery change or error, with each button press advancing the active hand one increment.

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