Movado Series 800 Unveiled
A Movado sport watch? With a wavy fact and big arrow hour hand? Perhaps someone is seeing their market share drop?
I don’t like Movado much - so much depends on that single big dot that you almost lose the watch - but this sports model, apparently a quartz piece, has some chops. It comes on a rubber or steel band and costs about $1,000.
Best of all, NFL MVP Tom Brady is flogging the thing and saying stuff like:
“Movado is all about style and precision and that fits exactly what I try to bring both on and off the field, so I hope it’s a long term association,” the New England Patriot said. “A professional athlete’s life is highly scheduled. I practically need military discipline to keep pace, so time is definitely something I’m interested in.”
Deep.
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July 27th, 2006 at 12:12 pm
Looks awesome..but grand for a watch …hMMM
July 27th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
It’s not the grand the shocks me, it’s that it’s a grand for THIS watch. “Boo hiss,” and all that.
July 30th, 2006 at 10:46 am
Yeah, Movado has sat on the Museum piece for too long, and sold to eveybody. Paying $1000 for a $25 quartz movement is questionable (Cartier, anyone?).
August 24th, 2006 at 3:56 am
Hi, just wanted to say, I’ve not wore a watch in quite a while but I really like this new sports watch, nice. Rick Crowley.
September 13th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
I love the new Movado. You have to have class to wear a Movado. Apparently those opposing the brand do not.
September 25th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
Love the new styling on it. I’m going to get one for myself and wife. Those who can shop at luxurious stores…will, and those who can’t …won’t.
October 4th, 2006 at 5:58 pm
I must not see what other see in this watch. I went to the series800 website and checked it out in detail, and it doesn’t really strike me as all that. It looks like a typical $200 stainless steel Fossil or Guess watch you see at Robinsons May…..except with a Movado nametag and signature dot. There are much better looking watches with better features for the price. That wave-background dial is hideous! I like watching Jeter and Brady on TV, but I’m certainly not buying this watch simply because they are endorsing it.
October 17th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Watch steals wave dial from OMEGA Seamaster, trust me I have one. The omega higher depth rating, better fit and finish, total quality for $1100. That’s where my money is. Movado flush.
November 19th, 2006 at 11:02 pm
Those that are saying bad things about this watch obviously have not seen this piece up close in person. This is a beautiful sports watch made with class and style. I just came back from the Caribbean where I saw this watch at Little Switzerland and fell in love with it immediately. I would have paid the grand for it, but got it for $715.00 due to the the duty and tax free shopping down there.
November 27th, 2006 at 7:39 pm
I’ll pass..
$1,000 for a quartz watch that is only rated to 200M is friggin’ nuts! You could pick any number of watches that not only look better, but have real dive credentials for the same amount or less..
Seiko’s 1000/600/300M Prospex watches come to mind.
November 29th, 2006 at 9:44 am
While doing a little Christmas shopping I noticed the Mavado 800, it looked nice but I would have only paid about $75.00 for it. I guess the additional $925.00 went to Derrick Jeter, no thanks.
December 10th, 2006 at 1:52 am
Ive never been a fan of Movado with that one bog dot and nothing else. but this sporty yet classy look really is a perfect look. Not only do i suggest it but i bought it too.
January 21st, 2007 at 6:32 pm
It’s a beautiful watch. I’m laughing at the references to the “big dot” on top, which actually represents the sun and moon. Also, the comment itself shows lack of education on the watch and someone who isn’t into art… so not sure why they would bother leaving such a revealing comment. Part of what this brand represents is a history over 100+ years old. There is a lot of history to Movado watches which I’ve learned. So when you buy the watch, you are in a sense participating in a part of the history it carries. So regardless if it is $1 or $1000… the value of history is priceless in my opinion. Also, basically they make a very good and distinctive watch.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:08 pm
As soon as I saw the first ad in a magazine for this watch, I thought I had to have it. Once I had it on my wrist I could not pay fast enough. It is one beautiful watch with substance and style and not to mention Tom Brady! This is really my first somewhat expensive watch purchase. I Love it!
February 9th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
My wife and I just returned from a cruise, and we both chose the same watch to purchase in Belize… The new Movado 800 hase great style and the industrial look we like. I was looking for a Tag, but chose the Movado for half the price. Mine has the resin strap and was $500.00, wifes has a stainless band and $750.00. Great everyday classy look.
February 20th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
I got the MOVADO 800 resin strap for Valentines day and it looks great. I own w ROLEX watches and while it does not compare w them, it is a good value at $700.
May 8th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
I have several highend Swiss automatic and quartz watches. I wanted a lower-priced quartz watch that made a bit of a statement and one that was up to my lifestyle. I never really liked Movado, but the series 800 is a refreshing departure from the plain “dotted” Movados. I find many dive and sport watches have a distictive marker at the 12, so I’m not hung up on the big dot,besides, it’s part of it’s character.
For someone to comment that a watch is “only” water resistant to 200 meters is obsurd! I suppose he wouldn’t own a Mercedes because some are limited to 150 mph.
I ordered a yellow dial w/ a resin strap. This is not offered in Movado’s “standard” color combinations. My jeweler made it happen without a fuss. I have a great looking Swiss watch w/ a ETA movement that I can go to a business meeting or golfing with.
I got a “custom color/strap combination”. Best of all I was out the door for $540. My suggestion is find a competent jeweler, try this watch on and cut a check, you won’t regret it at all!!!
May 13th, 2007 at 12:24 am
I have three Rolex’s and just recieved an 800 series Stainless from my Girlfriend as a gift(for no reason, got to love her). Let me say, this watch is great. I don’t wear my others for the simple reason that I am not a jewlery type person. But my god, this watch is on all the time now. Hands down a great piece and well worth the money spent
May 19th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
I fell en love with this watch at the first site. I’m very happy with my new watch. I can use it for work. It is very confortable.
June 4th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
All the negative comments are from all the haters! The watch is a fine Swiss instrument made from the best products, It’s designed as a balls to the wall sport watch and will last a long time judging from the materials it is made from.
It’s looks are like no other in the industry, Love it or hate it for the looks? OK but most of these idiot’s with the basing are just frustrated Casio owners!
I love mine and get comments about it all the time
It looks nothing like all the other sport watches out there which is why i love it.
It’s gonna be a classic if you can afford it get it!
if not stop hating on us guys who can!
June 20th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I was just rewarded with the Movado 800 for Father’s Day. I saw it in a store a few weeks back and commented to my wife that it was the boldest watch I had ever seen. On looks alone I was sold. My wife, awesome as she is, remembered my comment and suprised me with it at brunch. Mine is the orange face with stainless band.
Not only is this one of the best looking watches I have ever seen, the quality is outstanding. Flawless movement, solid construction and excellent function. I love this watch. If you are considering getting one, do it. You won’t be disappointed. If you don’t like how it looks or don’t have the scratch, than don’t buy one but leave your baseless hating out of this thread.
June 21st, 2007 at 2:09 pm
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June 29th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Fine watch, great design. Major disappointment is on page 9 of the manual: ‘Series 800 timepieces should not be worn for scuba diving.’! I don’t really understand then why the wristband extension to accommodate for the wetsuit, 200m rating and screw down crown. Will dive anyway. Used to do that with my previous Seiko Kinetic 100m with no screw down crown. No problems whatsoever.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Bought an se blue dial 4 years ago… seels needed to be replaced after one year…waited 13 months for a part… two years later…$350.00 to replace the seels??? I paid $1395.00
it is not about class it is about quality!!!
August 25th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I own about 40 watches ranging in price from $100 - $10,000 and I just bought the red face Series 800 Movado and absolutely love it. Sharp looking and for all of you who think of the Movado of yesterday (which are still nice), the 800 is totally different and have received many positive comments from friends and family. Lists for $800 with rubber resin band and paid close to $500 at an authorized dealer.
Enjoy it for all those who like it!!
August 30th, 2007 at 9:55 am
I actually bought one of these and it is a heavy really nice watch. I have the chrono version and there is a big flaw. The large “watch” second hand does not move with the watch it moves with the chrono function and the chrono second hand moves with the watch. Doesn’t make sense to me.
August 31st, 2007 at 5:58 pm
It is supposed to do that. I own a $3000 Tag Heuer Chrono and also 2 - $800 Swiss Army Chrono’s and both work with a separate second hand in one of the small dials.
So - relax - nothing is wrong with it. I have smaller wrists so I bought the non-Chrono red face rubber band.
September 9th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Folks, I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional. Gonna get a Rolex GMT in the near future, and a Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon as well….but I just picked up the Series 800 chrono with the thermoresin band, white face and it is a statement on the wrist! The styling of the watch is a significant depature for Movado and whoever they had design the piece did it right! The Movado website photos of the watch do not do it justice at all. When you see one in person it will portray a much better sense of legibility, wearability and style. The band is high quality thermoresin, which means that it will not make your wrist sweat under it and we all know that after some time men’s watch bands can become rather smelly - this one won’t, plus it is infused with a slight scent of vanilla. The chrono is designed in standard swiss watch making style, ie the large secon hand is stationary until the start/stop button is pushed then it goes in 1 second increments. This is exactly the way Rolex Dayton Cosmograph, Omega Speedmaster etc.. have their watches set up, and this allows the user the ability to quickly and accurately read the seconds when timing an event. The push buttons themselves are rubber coated and sealed as well so that if you were to activate them under water you will not introduce water into the watch case. Other mechanical watches don’t offer this protection until you get into the $6000 plus range. Gents, this watch is comfortable on the wrist, it has mass but is not heavy to wear. My wife loves it! So if you can put one on law-away then do it… you won’t regret it.
Stay safe and be honorable.
September 18th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Just picked one up for $525.00 +tax. Also put the one of the Museum lines (model 605628).
The Series 800 is a gorgeous watch, once you have it in hand. Can’t like it much more than I already do. Comfortable, just hefty enough. Highly recommend this watch!
October 5th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I have a dozen swiss watches and am always looking for something unique to add to my collection. I purchased the Series 800 chrono model with metal band and orange face and couldn’t be happier. It’s my only Movado and I receive favorable comments whenever I wear it. I like it because it is unique and makes a statement.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:10 am
I do not see the Movado brand as an sport one like the Tissot PRS200 or the Diver Seastar 1000 models; I think in the Movado as a dress watch for dinner, so I ordered the elegant Juro model, 30 m. WR, for just US $344,oo at Amazon. Vicente.
October 28th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Series 800 is very sporty, unlike Movado’s other timepieces. Series 800 - great sports watch that I receive many compliments, even more compliments than my $20,000 Blancapin timepiece.
October 28th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Series 800 is very sporty, unlike Movado’s other timepieces. Series 800 - great sports watch that I receive many compliments, even more compliments than my $20,000 Blancapin timepiece.
November 6th, 2007 at 1:40 am
I’ve been a Movado fan for some time now but I could never get my wife to buy into the ideal of spending that much on a watch. I saw the Series 800 watch on the Mavodo website and fell in love with the chrono with the black face and resin band. I had to see the real thing, hold it in my hand, put it on my wrist maybe. I finally found it and it was hooked. This is a very nice watch. Needles to say I had to have it so I’ll unwrap it Christmas morning and thank the wife and kids for a wonderful Christmas gift.
November 19th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Just picked up a black face, steel band Movado 800. Liked the look of it on a mag ad, and in person it is really a bold and eye-catching, strong design. Good watch for sports, can dress it up with a suit even.
November 20th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Just got the 800 steel band with a white face. the watch looks and feels great. Just concerned with its ability to handle some significant use, The dive cautiion has me concerned.
December 18th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I tryed this watch on at the jewelry store and loved it. It’s very stylsh and sporty. Being from Boston, I have mixed feelngs about the celebrity endorsements! I’m a bit suprised by the comments that the watch is only rated to 200 meters, somethng over 600 feet deep. Not many divers going that deep.
December 23rd, 2007 at 3:58 pm
As I understand it, pressures equivelent to 200m can be attained at a lesser depth due to underwater motion. I intend to buy the watch based on asthetics as well as craftsmanship. When I dive I use a wrist computer as my primary source of information,and a Citizen Aqualand as back up. Say what you want about the Movado’s quartz movement, but there are more expensive ( snob appeal?) brands using one, and the Eta 251.471 is proven,and trusted.
December 25th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Movado has parts made in China and is not 100% Swiss Made. Tag Heuer is much better and has more Swiss Made parts, except the bracelets are made in their Italian factory.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Please, Mark. Tell me which parts are made in China.
December 28th, 2007 at 12:44 am
First lets address the few bad apples in the bunch.
“39.Mark Says:December 25th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Movado has parts made in China”
I think Mark has been chewing on a few lead filled toys. I will personally eat any parts out of my watch that Mark can PROVE to me are from china.
“24.Danny Says: August 22nd, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Bought an se /seels needed to be replaced after one year…waited 13 months for a part /$350.00 to replace the seels?”
First Danny needs to learn how to spell SEALS.
Then remove the sucker sticker from his forehead.
I own Two S.E. models and every year or so I get the Battery/Seals/Cleaning done by an Authorized Dealer for 75.00 and its done in one hour.
“23.Palisandr Says: June 29th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Fine watch, great design. Major disappointment is: ‘Series 800 timepieces should not be worn for scuba diving.’! I don’t really understand then why the 200m rating and screw down crown.
“10.Brian Says: November 27th, 2006 at 7:39 pm
$1,000 for a quartz watch that is only rated to 200M is friggin’ nuts! You could pick any number of watches that have real dive credentials for the same amount.”
“8.Joe Smo Says: October 17th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
The omega higher depth rating, better fit and finish, total quality for $1100.
This comment covers #23, #10 and #8:
All 3 complain about this watch’s diving abilities.
Funny thing is that NO WHERE does Movado ever mention or call this watch a Dive watch. It’s a Sport watch.
And if you can’t tell the difference between a Sport watch and a Dive watch I hope you use the buddy system down there [and I pray for your buddy].
My knock around 29.95 Timex is rated for 200m also.
That does not mean I would use it as a dive watch.
Finally “3.Daniel Says:July 30th, 2006 at 10:46 am
Paying $1000 for a $25 quartz movement is questionable
Funny, I happen to own an Omega Flightmaster and a Omega SpeedMaster. I like Omeaga as much as Movado.
BUT - two of their “SeaMaster” aka DIVE watches use a Quartz movement and cost a lot more then 25 bucks.
So what do I think of this watch??
I myself opted for the Metal band Orange face Chrono.
I hope the metal band doesn’t rust when I go diving to visit the Titanic this spring.
The watch is everything you would expect from a watch bearing the Movado name and more.
A word of advise:
The orange face isn’t listed in the base colors but is on page 4 in both models on the site.
It is a little hard to find but can be found if you shop around. The blue color is a base color but is somewhat a little harder to find then the orange.
So as far as rarity goes it seems to be a 50/50 shot between the orange and the blue.
So remember as far collector pieces go: Get both
Why have one when you can have two at twice the price.
January 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 pm
i personally own a movado with 1 ct. of beautiful diamonds on a beautiful looking watch. i have always loved movados and there classy looks. i get a lot of comments on this watch from many people who are not even knowledgeable about watches. its simply attractive with great style
January 10th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Question on what parts in Movado are made in China ? On some cheaper models, the case back, dials, or metal bracelets. I have changed batteries on Movado that say Case Made in China !
January 10th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Movado Group also owns Concord watches which are 100% Swiss Made. IF a watch is assembled in Switzerland or has parts that are 50% Swiss it can also be labeled Swiss Made !
January 30th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I own a Movado 800 Series all, black resin strap. When I saw it at a jewelry store I fell in love with the watch right away and showed it to my wife. She bought the watch for my 53rd birthday. I have several watches, Tag Aqua Racer and several tritium swiss watches but this Movado is now my favorite. People saying unfounded negative things about this watch are people who either can’t afford to get this watch or just plain don’t know anything about watches.
February 13th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
I just bought the Movado 800 with black resin strap. I love the watch, but there is a metal piece to hold the rubber strap under the buckle that sticks out and digs into the wrist. I would like to ask a question to people with resin straps: How did you set the buckle so the metal piece under the buckle does not “stab” your wrist? Did you cut the strap?
February 14th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Regarding that piece that holds the rubber down, I had the same issue when I initially bought it last fall and the key with this watch as well as other rubber strap watches - (I also own a Tissot and a Tag Heuer) - is to not wear them overly tight - they are meant to be worn slightly on the looser side but not too loose that it spins around your wrist. The jeweler also said to not cut the excedss rubber and molds to your wrist and provides a smooth buffer to the metal piece.
I wear it alot and no issues now with it but for the first week, it drove me nuts. It would be the same if you bought a $10,000 Hublot timepiece.
Good luck and enjoy it - I get lots of compliments!
February 15th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Thank you for the advise. I wish I had posted the question BEFORE I cut the strap. I cut it flush to where the metal “tong” end. Needless to say it made for a more abrupt transition.
I am now considering buying a new strap. I call Movado today, the sell the the strap + clasp for $101. Unfortunately, they do not sell the strap without the clasp. I will try it for few days and then decide if a new strap is needed.
February 20th, 2008 at 7:33 am
I bought a Tissot T Trac with a rubber strap recently and it is impossible to let part of it “hang” so the jeweler had to cut it. He said I will get used to it or he would take it back and he was right - afer a few days, does not bother me at all. Try it before buying a new strap. Other much more expensive pieces are similar so see if time tells!!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:38 am
I own two rolexes and several Breitlings. I don’t especially like the design of Movado watches (the dot) BUT when I saw the Series 800 chronograph in Yellow I instantly fell in love. The yellow is not only very distinctive, but is a darker yellow than what is out there on most watches. The feel and weight are perfect also. And the bezel has a very expensive feel also. I now lean toward wearing this watch most days, while my Rolexes spin on the watch winder.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I recently purchased the series 800 quartz chrono without the pointed facehands. It is on page 4 on the series800.com website (second row 1st watch). I love it and payed 1050 for it. It is my favorite watch and wonder if anyone else chose this model. My last watch was a Noblia which was Citizens top of the line.
February 23rd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I just bought a 800 serise all black got it for about 1080 before taxes.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:29 am
I received the Chrono Series 800 white dial for Xmas and have been very happy with it. I am very picky when it comes to watches and this watch is everything I could have imagined in a sports watch. I will not be diving with this watch, so its all good.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Bought the 800 and it looks great. Although, the rubber backing has fallen off four times in a year and a half - real bummer - so I’ve only worn the watch about 66% of the time because it has been sent in for work. I hear Movado is coming out with a new metal backing - gonna try that one. We’ll see… Again, tight looking watch.