IXDAO 36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress WatchvsRevelot R3 Classic

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Measurements
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36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch

R3 Classic
Diameter
36.8mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
9.7mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$279
n/a
Movement
Seiko VD78
Quartz
Case
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the IXDAO 36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch for its exceptional finishing, with mirror black polish on hands and markers, clean minimal dials, and a genuine care in design that catches the light. The 36.8mm case is noted as comfortable and well-proportioned, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and a patterned screw-in caseback that some describe as a piece of art. The textured and guilloche dials, particularly the purple and white variants, are highlighted as mesmerizing and unique. However, some owners find the $299 price high for a quartz movement, with community debate centering on whether the finishing justifies the cost. Legibility issues are reported for the black dial's mirror-polished Breguet numerals in indoor lighting, leading some to suggest the white or salmon dials are better suited.
Owners widely praise the Revelot R3 Classic for its exceptional quality, which far exceeds its price point. One owner describes it as a workhorse, though a user notes its thickness at slightly under 13mm. On balance, owners rate the Revelot R3 Classic highly for its surprising quality and value.
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