Good review mate. I agree the head of the watch is pretty good, bar the lume and odd crown. But the bracelet and clasp on mine were awful. The main issue I had though was that they used multiple pictures showing very different watches. I actually used them in my thumbnail. If you're willing to spend a bit more money, I highly recommend the Hruodland Aquatimer homage. I actually compared them in my review of the DUKA.
Phenomenal potential, those few niggles could be rectified easily and it would definitely be worth paying an extra few bob to get it finished just right....perhaps a v2 could address these issues....looking forward to seeing what they do next....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Looking so good up until the lug to lug. That's a shame as I really like the blue and white one. Nice work with the review 👍. Honestly though looks like a good value for money piece.
The size doesn’t worry us gorillas, the unsigned crown isn’t great but I see plenty of £300 Seiko with unsigned crowns. What you do get is sapphire Crystal, solid end links and a decent milled clasp (Seiko please take note), the bracelet isn’t great but they never fit me anyway, so would sling it on an isoframe type strap… I like it…
This first came to my attention from Pagani Design - the 100m water resistance, size, poor lum and price point are typical of Pagani Design therefore I wonder if it is a Pagani by another name?
I've also seen the mixed reviews which is why I didn't get it in the sale - but I agree I do love the general look - especially the black and yellow colorway.
@@JasonTheWatchGuy .. it is kind of like the Tactical Frog Doxa homage ... REALLY like the look but just enough issues that I haven't pulled the trigger and am on the fence about it.
Awesome review Jason. Seems like there’s a few issues with this Duka but I’m toying with the idea of ordering one to get a feel for this sort of diameter dive watch. I’m thinking of getting an Oris Aquis at some point down the line but the colour I want (boring black 😂) is only available in either 39.5mm which I think would be a bit small for a diver or 43.5mm which I’m thinking might be a bit big. Nothing is ever easy 🤣 Do you think this Duka would be a good way to get a feel for an Aquis sized diver on my wrist or is there a better watch out there that you know of?
I think it'd come pretty close to that type of feel, however the main thing to consider with the Aquis is that it feels much smaller on wrist than you expect. For example, I tried out the 43.5mm and it felt great on my tiny wrists, I'd be opting for the middle size if I bought one myself. Best tip I can give you, hit up a AD and they'll let you at them 😉
Saw these on Ali a while back and went to order one, then checked the sizes and took it out of the basket. Think it's just too big for me. Shame because they look great. Heard bad things about the bracelet but I'd likely change it out for silicone/rubber anyway. Thanks for your thoughts, shocked at how well it fits you actually.
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Good review mate. I agree the head of the watch is pretty good, bar the lume and odd crown. But the bracelet and clasp on mine were awful. The main issue I had though was that they used multiple pictures showing very different watches. I actually used them in my thumbnail.
If you're willing to spend a bit more money, I highly recommend the Hruodland Aquatimer homage. I actually compared them in my review of the DUKA.
Phenomenal potential, those few niggles could be rectified easily and it would definitely be worth paying an extra few bob to get it finished just right....perhaps a v2 could address these issues....looking forward to seeing what they do next....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Looking so good up until the lug to lug. That's a shame as I really like the blue and white one. Nice work with the review 👍. Honestly though looks like a good value for money piece.
Thank you man, the Hroudland may be the way to go for you
The size doesn’t worry us gorillas, the unsigned crown isn’t great but I see plenty of £300 Seiko with unsigned crowns. What you do get is sapphire Crystal, solid end links and a decent milled clasp (Seiko please take note), the bracelet isn’t great but they never fit me anyway, so would sling it on an isoframe type strap… I like it…
IWC homage?
Yeh, the IWC Aquatimer
This first came to my attention from Pagani Design - the 100m water resistance, size, poor lum and price point are typical of Pagani Design therefore I wonder if it is a Pagani by another name?
Very wabi-sabi
I've also seen the mixed reviews which is why I didn't get it in the sale - but I agree I do love the general look - especially the black and yellow colorway.
I think that's what's doing it for me to be honest, not the watch but the homage effect from the Aquatimer
@@JasonTheWatchGuy .. it is kind of like the Tactical Frog Doxa homage ... REALLY like the look but just enough issues that I haven't pulled the trigger and am on the fence about it.
Awesome review Jason. Seems like there’s a few issues with this Duka but I’m toying with the idea of ordering one to get a feel for this sort of diameter dive watch. I’m thinking of getting an Oris Aquis at some point down the line but the colour I want (boring black 😂) is only available in either 39.5mm which I think would be a bit small for a diver or 43.5mm which I’m thinking might be a bit big. Nothing is ever easy 🤣
Do you think this Duka would be a good way to get a feel for an Aquis sized diver on my wrist or is there a better watch out there that you know of?
I think it'd come pretty close to that type of feel, however the main thing to consider with the Aquis is that it feels much smaller on wrist than you expect. For example, I tried out the 43.5mm and it felt great on my tiny wrists, I'd be opting for the middle size if I bought one myself.
Best tip I can give you, hit up a AD and they'll let you at them 😉
@@JasonTheWatchGuy Yeah I totally need to get down to an AD and get a few on wrist. Thanks Jase, top advice 🙌
Saw these on Ali a while back and went to order one, then checked the sizes and took it out of the basket. Think it's just too big for me. Shame because they look great. Heard bad things about the bracelet but I'd likely change it out for silicone/rubber anyway. Thanks for your thoughts, shocked at how well it fits you actually.
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