Aigi Watches GruvebusvsDepancel 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.

Aigi Watches Gruvebus at true scale

Gruvebus

Depancel Driver at true scale

Driver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$1,095

$855

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9122

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$855
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Gruvebus

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS for its legibility and the unique coal-pressed dial motif, with some comparing its character to Grand Seiko. The watch features GTLS tubes for luminescence and a hardened steel 40mm case, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offering 200m water resistance. Some owners report receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. One owner notes the Jubilee-style bracelet as a luxurious touch for a tool watch, while another finds the 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS to be a decent tool watch for its price, with its unique dial and legibility being key strengths.

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.

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