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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsVentus Watches Black Kite B-01

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Black Kite B-0142mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Black Kite B-01—
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Black Kite B-01100m
MSRP
Explorer—
Black Kite B-01—

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
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13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
50mm
Lug Width
—
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
39h
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