Movado Series 800vsTAG Heuer 1500 Series

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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 1500 Series at true scale

1500 Series

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$1,395

n/a

Movement

Quartz

ETA 955.112 / 955.114

Case

2 specs
Finish
n/a
Brushed and Polished
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Champagne
Texture
n/a
Granite
Indices
n/a
Combination of circular and rectangular baton hour-markers

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
ETA 955.112 / 955.114
Jewels
0
7

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
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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.

TAG Heuer 1500 Series

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer 1500 Series for its classic 90s quartz diver aesthetic, with many specifically highlighting the unique granite and antique orange patinated dials as standout features. The watch is also noted for its slender profile and matte finish, offering a balanced design that bridges the utilitarian 1000 series and the more stylish 2000 series. Some owners find the reuse of Rolex Submariner-style hour markers detracts from TAG Heuer's brand image during that era. Many models for sale are noted to be missing lume pips or their original bracelets. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer 1500 Series highly for its distinctive dial options and enduring 90s design at an accessible price point.

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