Laco Mojave 42vsMovado Series 800 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Laco Mojave 42 for its legibility, solid timekeeping, and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting accuracy at +3 seconds per day and another appreciating the substantial, manual-wind feel. Reviewers highlight its utilitarian competency and value, though some find the design lacks imagination. Owners report it is a good size for a flieger-style watch, fitting well on smaller wrists, and appreciate the scratch-resistant AR coating. One owner questioned its weight comfort, finding it heavier than a larger model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Mojave 42 highly for its practical competency and value as a daily tool watch.

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.