Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $265 for the Seiko Recraft Series — a $42 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield 1A or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Sheffield 1AvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

Seiko Recraft Series

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MSRP $265

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A40mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

1A—

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

1A200m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

1A$223

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

White/Blue

Black

Lume

Swiss blue lume

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

7S26

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$223

$265

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