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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsMKII Project 300

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Project 300
MKIIProject 300
MSRP $1,995
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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Project 30041.25mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Project 300—
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Project 300300m
MSRP
Explorer—
Project 300$1,995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.25mm
Thickness
—
13.45mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
—

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
39h
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$1,995
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