Which is cheaper, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Fears Archival 1930?

At MSRP the Eza 1972 Diver is the cheaper of the two at $1,411, against $3,863 for the Fears Archival 1930 — a $2,452 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Fears Archival 1930 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.6mm for the Eza 1972 Diver — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Eza 1972 Diver is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Fears Archival 1930.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Eza 1972 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Archival 1930.

What movement does the Eza 1972 Diver run compared to the Fears Archival 1930?

The Eza 1972 Diver runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Fears Archival 1930 runs a manual (ETA 2360).

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Eza 1972 Diver

1972-diver-anniversary-edition

MSRP $1,411

Fears Archival 1930

archival-1930

MSRP $3,863

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Diver39.6mm

Archival 193040mm

Power Reserve

1972 Diver41h

Archival 193040h

Water Resistance

1972 Diver200m

Archival 193030m

MSRP

1972 Diver$1,411

Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Standard

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2360

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,411

$3,863

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