Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17118vsMovado BOLD Quest Chronograph

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Measurements
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Automatic Series G17118

BOLD Quest Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$520
lowest
$995
Movement
Automatic
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17118 is a well-built dress watch and a conversation starter, though its polished finish is hard to maintain. One owner reports dramatic time shifts, with the automatic watch suddenly being an hour behind after keeping perfect time overnight. Overall, owners find Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17118 to be a lovely watch, with its main drawback being the difficulty in maintaining its polished finish.
Owners widely praise the Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph's unique design, with one owner specifically liking the futuristic case shape and integrated bracelet, and another highlighting the navy blue dial. Some owners find the gold tone appealing and consider the watch over alternatives, appreciating its uniqueness and brand heritage. However, one owner notes that an all-black variant suffers from poor legibility, with only the hands being easily visible against the dial. The Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph is considered overpriced by some, with one user suggesting a value of no more than $250 despite liking the design. On balance, owners appreciate the Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph's distinctive aesthetic, though legibility concerns exist for certain colorways and value is debated.
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