Which is cheaper, the MKII Project 300 or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $1,995 for the MKII Project 300 — a $1,767 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the MKII Project 300 or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The MKII Project 300 wears larger at 41.25mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A 40mm — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the MKII Project 300 or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The MKII Project 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A 40mm.

What movement does the MKII Project 300 run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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MKII Project 300vsSheffield 1A 40mm

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MKII Project 300

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MSRP $1,995

Sheffield 1A 40mm

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MSRP $228

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Project 30041.25mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Project 300—

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Project 300300m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Project 300$1,995

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41.25mm

40mm

Thickness

13.45mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48mm

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$228

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