Movado Heritage Calendoplan ChronographvsRiley Watch Co Howard Hughes FlyRacer 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.

Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph at true scale

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes FlyRacer Chronograph at true scale

Howard Hughes FlyRacer Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$995

$441

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$441
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

The Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph is praised for its sharp looks and vintage-inspired dial elements, though some find the date window too small and the chronograph seconds hand originating from a subdial at 9 o'clock unorthodox. One owner notes difficulty changing the day on the quartz movement, and the gold-plated case and buckle are considered a drawback by another. The polished 42mm case is noted, and some find it a shame that luminous indices are partially cut off by the subdials. Overall, owners find the Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph sharp-looking, despite some design quirks and brand perception issues.

Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes FlyRacer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes FlyRacer Chronograph for its attractive design, often compared to Farer for its quirky colors, and its smooth sweeping hands powered by the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its good value, with a sapphire crystal and a 40mm case size contributing to its appeal at approximately $180. Some owners find the 12mm thickness and the included strap to be minor drawbacks, with plans to replace the strap, and one commenter disliked the casual font, deeming it inconsistent with the chronograph text. Opinions are split on the 24-hour subdial, with some seeing it as a deal-breaker while others appreciate the overall package. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes FlyRacer Chronograph highly for its striking aesthetics and excellent value proposition.