Which is cheaper, the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $2,772 for the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second — a $777 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern carries a 45-hour power reserve against 44 hours on the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second.

What movement does the Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2894-2), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second

MSRP $2,772

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Happy Second42mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Happy Second44h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Happy Second50m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Happy Second$2,772

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 2894-2

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

44h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,772

$1,995

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