Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsStraton Daily Driver

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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

Straton Daily Driver at true scale

Daily Driver

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$660

$299

lowest

Movement

Miyota 6S21

Miyota 6S21

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$299
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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.

Straton Daily Driver

Owners widely praise the Straton Daily Driver for its precise build quality and the desirable "double panda chrono" aesthetic, featuring a white dial, thin black bezel, and stick indices. The AR-coated sapphire crystal is noted as a significant plus at its price point, and the Miyota 6S21 quartz movement is considered reliable. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver highly for its specific aesthetic and build quality at the price.