Movado Series 800 AutomaticvsSquale Super-Squale

Super-Squale
SqualeSuper-Squale

Ref. super-squale-big-arrows-black-leather·MSRP $1,230

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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 Automatic at true scale

Series 800 Automatic

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,895

$1,230

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$1,230
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Reviews

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Movado Series 800 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Automatic for its fantastic appearance and durability over years of wear, with one owner noting it looks great and functions well within a $400 budget. Some owners consider it a good luck charm. A reviewer describes the quartz chronographs in the Series 800 line as tool-watch looking with a dive watch feel, featuring polished elements and a sunray dial. One owner notes that some lumed indices are cut off and date wheels are not color-matched. Owners question its value proposition compared to other brands, with second-hand prices ranging from $400-800€. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 Automatic well for its aesthetic appeal and perceived durability over time.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

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