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

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$660

$415

lowest

Movement

Miyota 6S21

Seiko 8T63

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$415
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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 beautiful and fun dial, with one noting the green dial and gold hands, and another finding the dark greenish dial less impressive than black. The watch is considered a great first watch, comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight nature, and enjoyable for its chronograph function. One owner reported the orange stripe on a stopwatch button expanded and fell off in heat, while another found the 40mm case wore smaller than expected. The Seiko Essentials Chronograph is considered beautiful for its price, especially on the grey market. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its attractive dial and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its impressive execution and value at its price point. Its 50-meter water resistance is cited as a potential limitation.