Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsHitori Habuka

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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 Marcel Automatic at true scale

Marcel Automatic

Hitori Habuka at true scale

Habuka

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$438

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

3 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$438
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Reviews

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

Duxot Marcel Automatic

Owners widely report the Duxot Marcel Automatic offers good value for its price, with a reliable Seiko NH35 movement and good quality Chinese manufacturing. Some owners find the 40mm case wears well and praise its sharp look, noting it comes with a solid-feeling bracelet. The bezel markings align well and lume is acceptable, though one owner finds the bezel difficult to rotate and the stamped bracelet jangly. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting a loss of approximately 12 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Marcel Automatic highly for its value and reliable movement at the price point.

Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka's Grand Seiko-esque dial and design, with one owner calling its bracelet one of the best they've handled. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and owners appreciate its solid, screwed links and heft. However, some find the dial design unconvincing compared to Grand Seiko, and criticism is directed at the perceived lack of brand authenticity and missing minute markers on the chapter ring. The Hitori Habuka also lacks lume on the dial and hands. On balance, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its Grand Seiko-inspired design and bracelet quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's textured finish, resembling the Grand Seiko Snowflake, is a notable strength. Reviewers expressed a desire for higher water resistance, specifically 100m instead of the current 50m.