Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsRiley Watch Co Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01

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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 Chronograph 42 Quartz at true scale

Chronograph 42 Quartz

Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01 at true scale

Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$660

$468

lowest

Movement

Miyota 6S21

Seiko VK64

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$468
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Reviews

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Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz

Owners widely praise Duckworth's customer service, with one owner highlighting a hassle-free strap replacement. The Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz is noted as a good timekeeper with seemingly solid build quality and comfortable wearability, appreciated for its unique design elements like Arabic numerals and a cushion case. Some owners find it a great alternative to other luxury watches, though one owner felt it appeared larger than expected. A peculiar crystal edge treatment was also noted. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz highly for its customer service and solid build quality.

Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01

Owners widely praise the Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01 for its retro aviation aesthetic, delightful and quirky pastel color schemes, and nicely laid-out dials, with the color-matched NATO strap also noted as a standout feature. Some owners find the 12mm thickness to be a drawback, and one user dislikes the propeller-inspired logo. The watch utilizes a Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement and has 50m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes Chronograph - HH01 highly for its attractive aesthetic and colorways at its price point.

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