Which is cheaper, the Duxot Marcel Automatic or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

At MSRP the Duxot Marcel Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $169, against $499 for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a $330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duxot Marcel Automatic or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Duxot Marcel Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Duxot Marcel Automatic run compared to the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Duxot Marcel Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph runs a quartz.

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Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Duxot Marcel Automatic

DX-2059-11

MSRP $169

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

MSRP $499

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marcel Automatic40mm

R1 Racing Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Marcel Automatic—

R1 Racing Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Marcel Automatic100m

R1 Racing Chronograph100m

MSRP

Marcel Automatic$169

R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Cream

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$169

$499

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