Which is cheaper, the Galo Enamel or the Fears Archival 1930?

At MSRP the Galo Enamel is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $3,863 for the Fears Archival 1930 — a $3,581 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Enamel or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Fears Archival 1930 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Enamel — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Enamel or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Galo Enamel is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Archival 1930.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Enamel or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Galo Enamel carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Archival 1930.

What movement does the Galo Enamel run compared to the Fears Archival 1930?

The Galo Enamel runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Fears Archival 1930 runs a manual (ETA 2360).

Side by side

Galo EnamelvsFears Archival 1930

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Galo Enamel

enamel

MSRP $282

Fears Archival 1930

archival-1930

MSRP $3,863

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Enamel38.5mm

Archival 193040mm

Power Reserve

Enamel41h

Archival 193040h

Water Resistance

Enamel100m

Archival 193030m

MSRP

Enamel$282

Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

8.54mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

—

Finish

Enamel

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Standard

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ETA 2360

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$3,863

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