Which is cheaper, the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $1,249 for the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 — a $1,026 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap).

What movement does the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2vsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

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MSRP $1,249

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.240h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$223

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