Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsSeiko Recraft Series

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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

Seiko Recraft Series at true scale

Recraft Series

Diameter

40mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$310

$265

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 7S26

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
24mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 7S26
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$265
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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and excellent legibility, with a dial design that shows significant effort and build quality for the price. Some reviewers note that the hands might appear a bit short and express a desire for a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. One owner considers the SNKP27 to be the right size for a smaller wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its dial design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The retro design and vintage-inspired aesthetic are consistently praised. The affordable entry into automatic timekeeping is also a shared point.