Duxot Atlantica Diver AutomaticvsSeiko 62MAS

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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 Atlantica Diver Automatic at true scale

Atlantica Diver Automatic

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

42mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47.6mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$280

lowest

$1,200

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,200
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Reviews

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

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic as a beautiful and happy purchase, with many finding it a useful daily wearer. Reviewers and owners consistently note well-aligned bezel markings and adequate lume, along with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. However, the bezel is described as stiff to rotate, and the stamped bracelet with pin links is frequently flagged as jangly, flimsy, and uncomfortable. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 12 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic highly for its value and aesthetic appeal, despite noted comfort issues with the bracelet.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.