Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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 Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$595

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
White
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$595
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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 Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.