Casio MTP-VD01vsDuxot Quadrata Automatic

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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.

Casio MTP-VD01 at true scale

MTP-VD01

Duxot Quadrata Automatic at true scale

Quadrata Automatic

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$55

lowest

$320

Movement

Quartz

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
10.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$55
$320
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Reviews

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

Casio MTP-VD01

Owners widely praise the Casio MTP-VD01 for its exceptional value, with many stating it looks and feels worth significantly more than its low price point. Reviewers note its clean aesthetic and attractive dials, with one owner comparing its blue dial to a more expensive brand. Some owners find the dial legibility challenging due to hand and marker blending. The original rubber strap and a NATO strap were both found to be uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the Casio MTP-VD01 highly for its impressive aesthetic and value proposition.

Duxot Quadrata Automatic

Owners widely consider the Duxot Quadrata Automatic a good deal for its price, appreciating its quality Chinese manufacturing and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some find it unique-looking, though a portion of owners feel it is overpriced given the brand's ownership and use of off-the-shelf movements. One owner noted their Duxot Atlantica's 42mm size, 50mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lug width as suitable for daily wear. On balance, owners view the Duxot Quadrata Automatic positively for its value and dependable components, despite some reservations about its pricing relative to its origins.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point is a strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.