Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Fears Archival 1930?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Noir Radiance is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $3,863 for the Fears Archival 1930 — a $3,443 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Fears Archival 1930 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 30m for the Fears Archival 1930.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Fears Archival 1930?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Fears Archival 1930 runs a manual (ETA 2360).

Side by side

Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsFears Archival 1930

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

Spinnaker Noir Radiance

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MSRP $420

Fears Archival 1930

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MSRP $3,863

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

Archival 193040mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance40h

Archival 193040h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

Archival 193030m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

Standard

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

ETA 2360

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$3,863

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