LIV Watches Rebel-DDCvsRoue CHR

Owners praise the LIV Watches Rebel-DDC for its unconventional shape, high-quality materials, and excellent wrist feel. One owner notes the brand claims Swiss made. Reviewers find the 40mm case wears large due to dial design, with skinny hands and short indices feeling disproportionate. The $590 price point with a Sellita SW200 automatic movement and sapphire crystals was considered appealing by one reviewer, though the execution led to a disappointing mix of small design elements in an oversized case. On balance, owners rate the LIV Rebel-DDC highly for its build quality and unique design appeal, despite some reviewers finding the proportions challenging.

The Roue CHR is praised for its unique, sand-blasted black-PVD case and sapphire crystal, considered superior for its price. Owners note its 41.5mm cushion case is surprisingly light and comfortable, fitting smaller wrists well, though it wears slightly larger. The unconventional dial layout with yellow hashes evokes a vintage racecar dashboard, with one owner highlighting the champagne dial's offset to the hands on its oval case. A drawback is the lack of lume on the main hands. The Roue CHR uses a Miyota 6S10 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100m. Overall, owners rate the Roue CHR highly for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point.