Which is cheaper, the Duxot Tortuga or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

At MSRP the Duxot Tortuga is the cheaper of the two at $169, against $237 for the Makydo Stellar Black 42 — a $68 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duxot Tortuga or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Duxot Tortuga wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Makydo Stellar Black 42 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duxot Tortuga or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Duxot Tortuga is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Makydo Stellar Black 42.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duxot Tortuga or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Duxot Tortuga carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Makydo Stellar Black 42.

What movement does the Duxot Tortuga run compared to the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Duxot Tortuga runs a automatic caliber, while the Makydo Stellar Black 42 runs a quartz (Miyota OS20).

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

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Duxot Tortuga

DX-2026-11

MSRP $169

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Makydo Stellar Black 42

stellar-black-42

MSRP $237

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tortuga45mm

Stellar Black 4242mm

Power Reserve

Tortuga42h

Stellar Black 4240h

Water Resistance

Tortuga200m

Stellar Black 4250m

MSRP

Tortuga$169

Stellar Black 42$237

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota OS20

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$169

$237

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