Which is cheaper, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Brillier Airborne X1 42 is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $1,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Brillier Airborne X1 42.

What movement does the Brillier Airborne X1 42 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 runs a automatic caliber (Caliber 8215), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Brillier Airborne X1 42vsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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Brillier Airborne X1 42

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MSRP $495

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airborne X1 4242mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Airborne X1 4242h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Airborne X1 42200m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Airborne X1 42$495

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Caliber 8215

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$1,995

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