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Monterey Watch Co. CAROVA
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Monterey Watch Co. · carova

Monterey Watch Co. CAROVA

$479In stock

Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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4 colorways

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The Monterey Watch Co. CAROVA is an automatic watch, with a 41mm stainless steel case, 12.5mm thick, powered by the Miyota 8215 movement. Water resistance is rated to 200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $479.

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