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Duxot TortugavsSinn U1 S L

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

Tortuga
DuxotTortuga
MSRP $169
U1 S L
SinnU1 S L
MSRP $3,532
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
black
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$3,532
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