Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton EditionvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

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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.

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition at true scale

Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$220

lowest

$340

Movement

Seiko VK63

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Gray

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$220
$340
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Reviews

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Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Owners widely praise the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition's 40mm cushion case, finding it a comfortable fit with good wrist presence, and appreciate the solid feel of the included bracelet. The Seiko meca-quartz movement is noted for its reliable accuracy and smooth sweep of the chronograph seconds hand, while the case exhibits excellent finishing and good alignment of indices and subdials. The watch is considered to have good Chinese manufacturing quality, comparable to other brands in its segment. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and solid build quality at the price point.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

The Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase is praised for its visually appealing combined earth and moon phase display and its novel patented earth phase complication, offering lighthearted astronomical fun. Owners note its cool factor and the ability to calibrate the moon and earth phase display via the Swatch website. The 42mm Bioceramic case is presented in gray with a grainy dial texture. Some owners find the stock strap to feel awful, while others praise an upgraded strap. One owner reported the 12-hour chronograph function only measures up to one hour, and the light gray case is described as looking plastic-y. The battery cover is considered atrocious and less watertight than Swatch's original design. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase highly for its unique earth phase complication and fun astronomical display.

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