Duckworth Prestex Belmont 300 AutomaticvsMido Ocean Star 200C

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Measurements
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Belmont 300 Automatic

Ocean Star 200C
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
80h
highest
MSRP
$750
lowest
$1,360
Movement
Miyota 9039
Caliber 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners find Duckworth Prestex watches interesting and good value, with the Belmont model specifically noted for its wavy dial pattern. Some owners consider the brand's price point ambitious compared to other microbrands. Overall, owners find Duckworth Prestex watches interesting and good value, particularly liking the Belmont model for its wavy dial pattern.
Owners widely praise the Mido Ocean Star 200C for its excellent build quality and value, with many highlighting the matte black dial, ceramic bezel, and applied indices as attractive design elements. The watch is noted for its light titanium construction and great lume, offering good legibility and wearability, with some owners appreciating its low thickness. Accuracy is exceptional, with one owner reporting 0 to +1 second per day. However, some find the 42.5mm case size acceptable but would prefer a slightly smaller diameter, and one owner noted significant wear on the case and bezel after 3.5 months. The crown is described as slightly small, and the bezel tension as potentially a touch light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mido Ocean Star 200C highly for its impressive build quality and accuracy at its price point.
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