Duxot TortugavsSeiko Purchase Prospex
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Measurements
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Tortuga
Purchase Prospex
Diameter
45mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.7mm
lowest
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
41h
MSRP
$280
lowest
$755
Movement
Automatic
Seiko 4R36
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.
Owners widely praise the beauty of the Seiko Prospex HBB002K1. Some owners question the value proposition at its $750 limited-edition price point, citing the use of a budget movement when Seiko offers newer 6R series calibers. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex HBB002K1 beautiful, though some express reservations about its value given the movement choice.
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