Duxot Henri Diver AutomaticvsSan Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive
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Measurements
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Henri Diver Automatic
Gradient Dial Vintage Dive
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
15mm
13.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$310
$258
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Duxot Henri Diver Automatic for its accuracy, good fit, and value. One owner wishes the lume lasted longer, while another found the bracelet trash and flimsy. A similar model was noted to gain 2-3 minutes per hour after two months. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Henri Diver Automatic highly for its value and accuracy, despite some concerns about bracelet quality and lume longevity.
The brass wave dial with applied Super Luminous indices delivers striking visual depth and reliable on-wrist legibility across all lighting conditions. The 41mm case with 47mm lug-to-lug proportions and Japanese automatic movement balance compact wearability with robust 20 ATM water resistance, though the 15mm thickness reads substantial for its diameter.
Owners widely report the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B offers good finishing for its price, making it suitable as a beater watch. The 42.5mm case and 300m water resistance provide significant wrist presence, though some owners find the designs lack originality. On balance, owners rate the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B highly for its finishing and value as a robust, everyday watch.
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