Duxot AudentisvsSeiko 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.

Duxot Audentis at true scale

Audentis

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$370

$265

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 8T63

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Green
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 8T63
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$265
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Reviews

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

Duxot Audentis

Owners widely praise the Duxot Audentis for its appealing military designs and value, with one owner finding it a dressier option compared to other brands. However, one owner reported significant timekeeping issues, with the watch gaining 2-3 minutes per hour after two months, and another noted the included bands were flimsy. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Audentis highly for its attractive designs and value proposition at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its value and clean, everyday design, with many finding it beautiful for its price point. Some owners highlight its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on a stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The Seiko Essentials line is generally considered great value, offering quartz options. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and affordability.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph offers vintage styling and the in-house 8T63 mechaquartz movement at an accessible price point. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation.

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