Depancel Auto 24hvsRoue TPS

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

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

Depancel Auto 24h at true scale

Auto 24h

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$650

$420

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9120

Seiko VK63

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
12.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange and grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9120
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$420
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Depancel Auto 24h

Owners widely report Depancel watches are well-made and offer great value, with immaculate dials and a quality feel that garners compliments. The Depancel Auto 24h features a Miyota 9120 movement and a vintage racing automobile aesthetic with day, month, date, and 24-hour subdials, though some find it difficult to fit under a tight cuff. On balance, owners rate the Depancel Auto 24h highly for its unique design and value proposition.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.