Which is cheaper, the Duxot Bastia Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Duxot Bastia Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $169, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duxot Bastia Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Duxot Bastia Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duxot Bastia Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Duxot Bastia Automatic.

What movement does the Duxot Bastia Automatic run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duxot Bastia Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

Duxot Bastia AutomaticvsZelos Blacktip 41

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Duxot Bastia Automatic

Ref. DX-2068-55·MSRP $169

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Zelos Blacktip 41

MSRP $499

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The measurements

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Bastia Automatic

Blacktip 41

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

48mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

14mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$169

lowest

$499

Movement

What drives the hands.

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Spec

Bastia Automatic

Blacktip 41

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Teal

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$169

$499

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