Duckworth Prestex Belmont 300 AutomaticvsMido Ocean Star 200C

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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.

Duckworth Prestex Belmont 300 Automatic at true scale

Belmont 300 Automatic

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Caliber 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Complications
None
Date, Day

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,360
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Reviews

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Duckworth Prestex Belmont 300 Automatic

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.

Mido Ocean Star 200C

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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