Depancel Série R CruiservsDepancel Série R01
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Measurements
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Série R Cruiser

Série R01
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$750
lowest
$1,038
Movement
Miyota 9132
Miyota 9122
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Depancel Série R Cruiser is praised for its motorsport-inspired design, featuring a sandblasted case and a dial with Geneva striping and a power reserve indicator resembling a fuel gauge. Reviewers note its comfortable 36mm width and 42mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its Miyota 9132 automatic movement is highlighted. The watch is priced at EUR 695 and comes with a 5-year warranty. One review mentions a waffle-textured blue dial with orange accents and an annual calendar complication, though this may refer to a different variant. On balance, reviewers find the Depancel Série R Cruiser offers a Monaco-like aesthetic at a fraction of the cost.
Owners praise the Depancel Série R01 for its unique character and automotive-inspired design, noting the French assembly and the practical full calendar complication. The 36x43mm case is comfortable despite its dimensions. One review flags the Miyota 9122 movement's stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Depancel Série R01 for its distinctive design and useful calendar complication, with the movement's accuracy being a noted caveat.
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