Movado Series 800 AutomaticvsWhitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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

Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver at true scale

Ad Mare Diver

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.8mm

Thickness

n/a

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,895

$550

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$550
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

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.

Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver

Owners widely praise the Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Dive Watch as a solid dive watch for its price, with multiple users calling it the best deal under $600 and one rating it 8.5 out of 10. Reviewers note its substantial feel, quality construction, and crisp dial with applied indices, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners find the 44mm case size to be a comfortable daily wear, with one mentioning the sanded texture of the titanium variant keeps it light. Drawbacks noted by one owner include the absence of a date wheel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Dive Watch highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.