Movado Series 800vsRatio FreeDiver 200M

FreeDiver 200M
RatioFreeDiver 200M

Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-yellow-dial-quartz-rtf034-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $89

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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

Ratio FreeDiver 200M at true scale

FreeDiver 200M

Diameter

40mm

43.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$1,395

$89

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$89
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Reviews

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

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.

Ratio FreeDiver 200M

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz for its excellent value, high quality at its price point, and robust build, often comparing it favorably to other brands. The watch features a sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, with a quartz movement. Some owners find the 43.5mm case to be thick and chunky, potentially too large for smaller wrists, though it is described as looking nice and feeling high quality. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz highly for its exceptional quality and value, making it a satisfying vacation or beater watch.