Duxot TortugavsSeiko Captain Willard

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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 Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

45mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$280

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Automatic

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.7mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duxot Tortuga

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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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