Duckworth Prestex Bolton AutomaticvsZenith G F J
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Measurements
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Bolton Automatic

G F J
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
MSRP
$776
lowest
$49,900
Movement
Miyota 82S5
135
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 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 and reviewers widely praise the Zenith G F J for its stunning appearance, specifically highlighting the visually stunning and resurrected Caliber 135 movement with its unique "Brick" guilloché finishing. The lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl dial is described as a masterpiece and a sophisticated eye-catcher, housed within a well-executed 39mm platinum case. The watch features COSC-certified accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 39mm case size too large for their preference, and the $49,000 retail price is noted as a drawback, alongside its limited production and platinum-only availability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith G F J highly for its exceptional movement and striking dial design at its price point.
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