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

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Chronograph 42 Quartz

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 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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