Duckworth Prestex Bolton AutomaticvsFathers Aeterna
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Measurements
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Bolton Automatic
Aeterna
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
lowest
46.7mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$776
$762
lowest
Movement
Miyota 82S5
Landeron F100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic for its attractive salmon dial and blue hands, with one user calling it a "glorious timepiece." The brand's owner's engaging enthusiasm and the watches' interesting designs and perceived value for money are also noted strengths. One commenter expressed a desire for the watches to be more expensive, referencing the Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.
Owners widely appreciate the Fathers Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made as a great value Swiss watch that dresses down nicely. Some find the dial's asymmetry satisfying, though others suggest the hour/minute sub-dials could be larger, and one owner personally could do without the sub-seconds dial. Overall, owners rate the Fathers Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made highly for its value and versatile styling.
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