Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $599 for the Decima Gatekeeper — a $361 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Decima GatekeepervsSheffield 1A 38

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Decima Gatekeeper

gatekeeper-white

MSRP $599

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$238

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