Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date AutomaticvsSquale 1521

Owners widely praise the Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date Automatic for its robust build and refined design, with reviewers highlighting its 42mm case as versatile and wearable, aided by a 12.3mm thickness. The Caliber 808 automatic movement, based on the La Joux-Perret G100, provides a 68-hour power reserve and is noted for its accuracy, with one source reporting +/-12 seconds per day. Legibility is enhanced by Super-LumiNova X1. The watch is priced at EUR 1,890 and features a ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 42mm case size large, and one reviewer felt the emphasis on the 68-hour power reserve was slightly overstated compared to competitors. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date Automatic highly for its refined dive watch aesthetics and practical wearability at its price point.

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 for its classic look and robust build, with specific mentions of its wearable 12.5mm thickness and refined case finishing. The 42mm case is noted by some to wear smaller, closer to 40mm, due to short lugs, feeling solid without being too large. However, opinions on the bracelet vary, with some finding it too flashy or stiff, and one owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back. The crown can be difficult to operate due to deep integration, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered old-school but reliable. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 highly for its classic design and wearability, despite some reservations about the bracelet and crown.