Movado Series 800 ChronographvsResco R-TAG DLC

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Chronograph as a solid daily driver with zero maintenance headaches and flawless chronograph functions, noting its 200m water resistance eliminates "precious watch" anxiety. Its 42mm size is considered versatile for office or weekend wear, suitable for most wrist sizes. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring a sunray dial and applied markers. Some owners find the case construction nice and the watch well-made, with one owner's friend's long-owned example still looking and performing well despite constant wear. However, one reviewer noted the omission of some lumed indices and a non-color-matched date wheel as odd misses. Another owner mentions that the chronograph hands require manual adjustment to their zero positions after a battery change or error, with each button press advancing the active hand one increment.

Owners appreciate Resco's customization options and the versatility of PVD cases on NATO, Zulu, or leather straps for the RESCO R-TAG DLC, with one owner noting the watches are tough and look the part. However, one owner reported their unit randomly stopped working, and a second unit experienced rusting issues. Another reviewer flagged roughness in the DLC coating, deeming it unacceptable for the price and comparing the case finishing to older, less expensive models. Overall, owners are split on the RESCO R-TAG DLC, with praise for its toughness and customization weighed against reports of functional failures and finishing concerns.