Depancel DrivervsWolbrook Skindiver II 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.

Depancel Driver at true scale

Driver

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic at true scale

Skindiver II Automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$855

$609

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9122

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$855
$609
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Reviews

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

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.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 40mm wearability and retro aesthetic. Reviewers and owners alike commend its quality construction, including the brushed case finish, drilled lugs, and legible dial featuring faux patina. The watch is noted for its sapphire crystal and robust HexapleX case architecture. Accuracy figures are reported as controlled to ±15 seconds per day. Some owners find the 20mm strap problematic and one user was put off by the push-pull crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive finishing at its price point.