Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$660

$265

lowest

Movement

Miyota 6S21

Seiko 8T63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$265
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its value and clean, everyday design, with many finding it beautiful for its price point. Some owners highlight its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on a stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The Seiko Essentials line is generally considered great value, offering quartz options. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and affordability.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph offers vintage styling and the in-house 8T63 mechaquartz movement at an accessible price point. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation.