Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsTAG Heuer Monaco

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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

TAG Heuer Monaco at true scale

Monaco

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

lowest

15.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$660

lowest

$7,950

Movement

Miyota 6S21

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
15.21mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$7,950
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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.

TAG Heuer Monaco

The TAG Heuer Monaco is widely regarded as an iconic and distinctive watch, celebrated for its historical significance and unique square design. Owners frequently describe it as a grail piece, sparking conversations and drawing compliments due to its character. The comfortable left-side crown and the combination of brushed and polished finishing on its 39mm case are noted strengths. However, opinions are divided on its wearability; some find the TAG Heuer Monaco too large, thick, or clunky for their wrists, while others feel it wears well. Some owners prefer the "Heuer" branding over "Tag Heuer" and find the skeletonized versions divisive. The watch is equipped with the TAG Heuer TH20-00 automatic movement and offers 100 meters of water resistance. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Monaco highly for its iconic design and historical significance, despite some reservations about its size and proportions.