ESQ by Movado

ESQ by Movado Men's 7301236 Beacon Stainless-Steel Bracelet Black Dial Watch

• Precise Swiss-quartz movement
• Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches
• Quality Swiss manufacturing

Product Description

• Men's Beacon chronograph watch
• Stainless steel case and link bracelet
• Unidirectional black bezel
• Black Arabic dial with airplane icon
• 2 timing subdials
• Swiss quartz chronograph movement
• Case Diameter is 46mm
• Mineral crystal
• Water Resistance to 5 ATM
• Style #: 07301236

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000YYEDMI
• Item model number: ESQ-07301236
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,908 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine In Every Way.., July 15, 2009

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Duckman (Monadnock Region, NH, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ESQ by Movado Men's 7301236 Beacon Stainless-Steel Bracelet Black Dial Watch (Watch)

I selected this ESQ Beacon Chronograph from an assortment of available watches available as part of a 40 year Service Award from my place of employment. I've always been a watch person and regularly looked for new watches until my Dear One gave me a Rolex some 20 years ago. This has been the first watch that has tempted me in many, many years.

I read what I could about it. Information was scarce or even (as on this Amazon page) inaccurate. (No, this isn't a woman's model as the product information says). But features and appearance coupled with the Movado name led to make this choice. I received the watch yesterday and even such short acquaintance tells me the choice was a good one.

First Impressions: This watch is BIG. I always viewed my Rolex Datejust as a large watch but next to this ESQ it is small, small, small. This is not a negative. Indeed, considering how much information this watch can provide between its various dials and its rotation bezel, it is a positive plus.

Interestingly none of the material, either here on Amazon, or elsewhere speaks to this models aviation motif. And "motif" may not in fact be the right word because the bezel is specifically designed to help aviators answer specific questions about fuel usage, air speed, and range. More amazing is the absolute dearth of information about any of this provided with the watch. (My pilot son provided me with the information needed to take advantage of the watches capability)

How useful this will actually prove to be for me as a non-aviator only time will tell. But the same rule also can work as a traditional rotating slide rule. That I will no doubt have use for from time to time - but will I have my reading glasses with me on those occasions? Without them the small number and markings will be little more than a blur.

Since ESQ calls no attention to these capabilities, but does stress the watches' style let me also say a bit about that. Simply put this is a beautiful watch. The finish is gorgeous - a tasteful mix of brushed stainless steel with a few touches of polished metal. The aviator motive is used throughout the watch. The left hand chronometer dial being the nicest touch in this regard: It accurately mimics a classic aeronautical instrument. Wonderful!

The hand are bold - with large glow-in-the-dark areas as are/do the numerals themselves.

The chronograph capability allows for accurate elapsed time as well as individual lap times and/or multiple contestant times. Very nice.

So, put it all together and this watch is IMO a keeper. If you like the style don't hesitate at all. :)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big, no-nonsense, watch good for Tux's or T's., February 19, 2009

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Carl Piesch "Carl Raymond Photography" (Reno/Tahoe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ESQ by Movado Men's 7301236 Beacon Stainless-Steel Bracelet Black Dial Watch (Watch)

I bought this watch a little over 6 months ago. I was very fortunate and bought it through a retailer using a 50% off coupon - so managed to pick it up for $275. I previously owned a Maverick II from Swiss Army and while that watch had the right aesthetic idea, I found it's build quality lacking. This ESQ is to the Swiss Army what Arnold was to DeVito in Twins...(1980's movie?) Anyway, point is it's robust. It wears like a tank, though you get accustomed to it, and gives you the confidence that you're wearing a time piece that will last.

I needed a watch I could wear regardless of how formal I was dressed. As a wedding photographer I frequently dress "up" for events and I wanted a watch that I could wear either while photographing nature, or at a formal event. It's one of the most attractive "tough" watches I've seen.

This watch features a sliding rule ability which I'm only now learning to use... but it could come in handy for those who remember how to use this feature. The hands are bright at night, the numbers big and easy to read.

My only complaint is that occasionally I'll stop the watch when I get dressed... Not sure how I do that... but it does happen occasionally.

After looking for several months at time pieces for men that were in the $300-$800 price range, I felt this was the watch for me... and when I got the deal I did, It won me over. It's worth the $550 retail - It's DEFINITELY worth the $275 sale price.

Even my friends who have Rolex Submariners have complimented the watch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing watch!, November 16, 2011

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G18 - See all my reviews

This review is from: ESQ by Movado Men's 7301236 Beacon Stainless-Steel Bracelet Black Dial Watch (Watch)

I love this watch. I was looking at Tags and Omegas but just couldn't justify paying a hefty price right now. I think this is a very good compromise with comparable styling, robust feel, size and function. Like the previous posts this is a very large watch but bigger is better right now. The airplane motif and the attention to detail is amazing. I bought this from an online store and shipped to Canada with taxes and shipping for $350 CAD. I really don't think I could have found a better watch that is this nice to look at for that price point. I have even learned how some of the math functions work. For those that are wondering this watch is very similar to the Breitling Navtimer in functions and here is a link to some instructions online [...]

I can see keeping this watch for a very long time and will have a tough time finding something better to get in this price point. If you are reading this review chances are that this watch has caught your eye, think about how much better it would look on your wrist! If you are out with your lady then you'll have two arm charms, her on one side and this watch on the other. You will have no regrets, glad that you got this watch before one of your buddies did and you'll be laughing all the way to the bank because you paid 10% of what a Tag or Omega would have cost you! I wish I found this watch sooner :)