Duxot Marcel AutomaticvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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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

Longines MASTER COLLECTION at true scale

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46.8mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

9.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$2,550

Movement

Seiko NH35

Longines L888

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Longines L888
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,550
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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, fantastic finishing, and classic, dressy styling. The dial is frequently highlighted for its beauty, with specific mentions of engraved Breguet numerals and clean layouts for complications like the annual calendar. Some owners appreciate the thin profile, while others note the case is slightly thicker than ideal. Concerns raised by owners include the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments for a perfect fit and, for specific variants, a less-than-premium feel in the pushers or homogenous case finishing. The 30m water resistance is considered on the light side. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional finishing and value, making it a standout Swiss dress watch.