Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II?

At MSRP the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique is the cheaper of the two at $541, against $750 for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II — a $209 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II?

The Kobold Richard E. Byrd II wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II?

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II.

What movement does the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique run compared to the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique

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MSRP $541

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Kobold Richard E. Byrd II

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 Nérée Arctique39mm

Richard E. Byrd II40mm

Power Reserve

C-02 Nérée Arctique—

Richard E. Byrd II40h

Water Resistance

C-02 Nérée Arctique200m

Richard E. Byrd II100m

MSRP

C-02 Nérée Arctique$541

Richard E. Byrd II$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$541

$750

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