AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual TimevsDepancel Driver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time at true scale

Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

Depancel Driver at true scale

Driver

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$265

lowest

$855

Movement

Seiko NH34

Miyota 9122

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$855
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Reviews

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AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

Owners praise the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time for its value under $200 and its stunning blue dial, with some reporting good quality and accuracy. However, criticism points to basic finishing and potential QC issues, with one owner noting the watch appeared to be around 40mm and wishing it was 36mm. The male end links cause it to wear larger, and the on-the-fly adjustment for the GMT hand is stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time for its attractive dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about finishing and wearability.

Depancel Driver

Owners widely report Depancel watches offer excellent value and immaculate dials, with many receiving compliments. The Depancel Driver features a Miyota 9122 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 39mm case. Some owners find the 24-hour subdial on similar models to be of limited utility. The bracelet's friction-fit pins and lack of an extension system are noted drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Depancel Driver highly for its impressive dial finishing and value proposition.