Movado Series 800vsOceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

WaveRacer 500M Chronograph
OceanevaWaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Ref. oceaneva-mens-waveracer-500m-pro-diver-aquamarine-dial-chronograph-watch-under-500·MSRP $449

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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

Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph at true scale

WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

14.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

MSRP

$1,395

$449

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Ronda Z50

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
14.3mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda Z50

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$449
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Reviews

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Movado Series 800

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive appearance and solid build quality, with one owner noting their example has performed and looked great for years of constant wear. The watch is described as having a sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring polished and glossy elements, luminescent markers and hands, and a silver-toned concave dot. Some owners find the watch's secondhand price to be high when compared to alternatives, and one reviewer notes that some lumed indices are omitted and the date wheel lacks color-matching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 highly for its appealing design and robust construction at its price point.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph as a bargain and the best dive watch for the money, with one owner describing it as built like a tank and surprised it doesn't receive more attention given its specifications. One owner noted the watch felt cheap in comparison when handled. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph highly for its value and robust build.

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