Which is cheaper, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine is the cheaper of the two at $1,895, against $3,850 for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC — a $1,955 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine.

What movement does the Seiko King Seiko VANAC run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC runs a automatic caliber (8L45), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Seiko King Seiko VANACvsCincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

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MSRP $3,850

Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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MSRP $1,895

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

King Seiko VANAC41mm

Rico the Porcupine38mm

Power Reserve

King Seiko VANAC72h

Rico the Porcupine45h

Water Resistance

King Seiko VANAC100m

Rico the Porcupine100m

MSRP

King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Rico the Porcupine$1,895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

14.3mm

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.1mm

46.5mm

Lug Width

17mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Domed

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

8L45

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

72h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$1,895

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