Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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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

Grand Seiko SBGA375 at true scale

SBGA375

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$5,600

Movement

Seiko NH35

Grand Seiko 9R65

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Grand Seiko 9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$5,600
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its dial, Spring Drive movement, design, and finishing, with one owner mesmerized by the totality of the piece. Reviewers note the dial's legibility, even in low light, and the polished bevels on the hour markers that catch light well. One owner scuffed the bezel within a week of ownership. Some find other Grand Seiko models more appealing, and one user questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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