Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsMMI Watches NOR-Light: "Purple Date Sapphire Dial" Model NL-08 (Prototype - Refurbished)
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Marcel Automatic

NOR-Light: "Purple Date Sapphire Dial" Model NL-08 (Prototype - Refurbished)
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
lowest
Thickness
12mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$310
lowest
$365
Movement
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "PURPLE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-08 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026) features a color-tinted sapphire dial, with one owner highlighting the purple sapphire dial as a standout element for its depth and light-catching properties. Owners are astonished by the watch's quality and details, finding it looks even better in person. One owner reported a slightly misaligned date wheel on their prototype, and another noted the date complication can be difficult to read on some dial variations. Overall, owners rate MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "PURPLE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-08 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026) highly for its stunning visual details and perceived quality.
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