Movado Series 800vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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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

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz at true scale

DS2 Meridian Quartz

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

10.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

MSRP

$1,395

$239

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$239
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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is widely appreciated for its wearability and value, with owners and reviewers frequently highlighting its 39mm case size as a perfect fit. The watch features a coin-edge bezel and a satisfying 120-click action with minimal back play, and its design is often described as classic. Some owners report long shipping times and poor customer service from the brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable 39mm sizing and straightforward quartz simplicity.

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