Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Diameter

40mm

28mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$9,150

Movement

Seiko NH35

2236

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
28mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman numerals

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$9,150
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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.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.