Duxot TortugavsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$280

$239

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$239
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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.