Which is cheaper, the pOrtahl Zenmaster or the Typsim Architect?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Zenmaster is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $999 for the Typsim Architect — a $304 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the pOrtahl Zenmaster or the Typsim Architect?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster wears larger at 40.5mm versus 36mm for the Typsim Architect — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the pOrtahl Zenmaster or the Typsim Architect?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Typsim Architect.

What movement does the pOrtahl Zenmaster run compared to the Typsim Architect?

Both watches run automatic movements — the pOrtahl Zenmaster uses the Miyota 9015 and the Typsim Architect uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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pOrtahl Zenmaster

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MSRP $695

Typsim Architect

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MSRP $999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zenmaster40.5mm

Architect36mm

Power Reserve

Zenmaster42h

Architect40h

Water Resistance

Zenmaster100m

Architect100m

MSRP

Zenmaster$695

Architect$999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40.5mm

36mm

Thickness

10.2mm

11.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic

Dial Color

—

Black Gilt

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$695

$999

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