Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsRoue CHR Chronograph (Bicompax)

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Measurements
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Chronograph 42 Quartz

CHR Chronograph (Bicompax)
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
lowest
Thickness
13mm
9.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$660
n/a
Movement
Miyota 6S21
Miyota 6S10
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 Roue CHR Chronograph (Bicompax) for its attractive bicompax layout, with one owner calling it the best chronograph design. Reviewers highlight the high-quality, sand-blasted black PVD case, noting it feels substantial and wears comfortably at 41.5mm, while others appreciate the beautiful deep blue dial, gold shimmer hands, and domed acrylic crystal on a 38mm case. Some find the dial's vintage racecar aesthetic quirky, with unconventional sub-dial placement, and a few suggest the case design and finish could be more refined, with one owner noting a repair was needed after a significant drop. The Roue CHR Chronograph (Bicompax) is available for $580. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Roue CHR Chronograph (Bicompax) highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetics and substantial case finishing at its price point.
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