Filippo Loreti Watches AscarivsMovado Alta SE Chronograph
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Measurements
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Ascari
Alta SE Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
11.9mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
62h
MSRP
$295
lowest
$3,795
Movement
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW510
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Ascari for its attractive design, with one owner calling it beautiful and amazing to wear. However, the community is divided on its value, with some considering it overpriced for a quartz watch and others seeing it as a good entry point into collecting. One owner reported all three of their Filippo Loreti watches stopped working within a year, and customer service was unhelpful, while another user alleged the brand sells low-quality Chinese watches as Italian. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari highly for its visual appeal, though its perceived value and long-term reliability remain points of contention.
Owners praise the Movado Alta SE Chronograph's attractive appearance and Swiss Made origin. One owner found the instructions for setting the day and date unclear, as the crown positions described in the manual did not function as expected. The watch is priced around $1000. Overall, owners appreciate the Movado Alta SE Chronograph for its good looks and origin.
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