Movado Series 800vsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

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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 Series 800 at true scale

Series 800

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date at true scale

Formula 1 Date

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$795

lowest

$1,850

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
RUBBER

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,850
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Reviews

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Movado Series 800

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive, sporty aesthetic and solid construction, with some calling it a great-looking and well-functioning first watch. Reviewers note its tool-watch feel and dive watch elements, while owners report it holds up well and performs excellently over years of wear. However, some find the Movado Series 800 overpriced for its quartz movement and note that its secondhand price can seem high compared to alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 positively for its appealing design and robust build quality at its price point.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

Owners widely consider the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date a good value quartz watch, durable, low-maintenance, and accurate, suitable as a grab-and-go beater. Some owners find the price point for a quartz TAG Heuer to be too high, while others appreciate its racing history and affordability within the brand. One owner notes the alarm function lacks AM/PM distinction and can be unreliable if set too close to the current time. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date highly for its durability and value as a quartz daily wearer.

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