Movado Series 800 AutomaticvsWhitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver
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Measurements
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Series 800 Automatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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