Duckworth Prestex Belmont 300 AutomaticvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

42mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$750

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,300
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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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