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

$34,100

Movement

Seiko NH35

2236

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
28mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
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
$34,100
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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 beautiful appearance and perfect size, particularly the 28mm variant on smaller wrists, with some finding it a classy and elegant choice that complements any outfit. Reviewers note the fluting on the bezel is crisp and the overall appearance is very nice, especially in person. Some owners consider the all-gold versions too flashy for daily wear, while others find them appropriate for special occasions. One owner flags the date wheel printing as potentially problematic, with some numbers appearing low in the window, a trait noted as common on 28mm models. Wait times for the watch can vary significantly, from four months to immediate availability. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its elegant design and wearability, despite some questioning its investment value.