Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the MKII Project 300?

At MSRP the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,995 for the MKII Project 300 — a $1,045 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the MKII Project 300?

The MKII Project 300 wears larger at 41.25mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the MKII Project 300?

The MKII Project 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the MKII Project 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsMKII Project 300

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

MKII Project 300

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MSRP $1,995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Project 30041.25mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Project 300—

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Project 300300m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Project 300$1,995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38mm

41.25mm

Thickness

11.15mm

13.45mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

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Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

38h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,995

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