Draken Tugela - Double DrabvsDuxot Tortuga

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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.

Draken Tugela - Double Drab at true scale

Tugela - Double Drab

Duxot Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

lowest

52mm

Thickness

14mm

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

n/a

$280

Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
52mm
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$280
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Reviews

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

Draken Tugela - Double Drab

The Draken Tugela - Double Drab's 13.5mm thickness is considered lean, and its 42mm case size is appealing to one user who nonetheless would prefer a larger 44/45mm model. Overall, owners rate the Draken Tugela - Double Drab highly for the brand owner's positive engagement.

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.