Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsTudor Royal 38mm

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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

Tudor Royal 38mm at true scale

Royal 38mm

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$2,675

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tudor T601

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
Stainless Steel
Polished + Satin
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
n/a
Applied Roman

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tudor T601
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,675
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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.

Tudor Royal 38mm

Owners widely praise the Tudor Royal 38mm for its exceptional comfort, with one owner noting it feels like a second skin with no sharp edges or hair pulling, and its finishing is considered excellent, surpassing that of some alternatives. The integrated bracelet tapers nicely and wears comfortably, and the 38mm size is optimal for this variant. Some owners find its build quality and wrist feel superior to other luxury brands and consider it underrated. One owner found its bezel atrocious, while another wishes a true white dial option existed. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal 38mm highly for its comfort and finishing at the price.