Which is cheaper, the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $777 for the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 — a $379 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01.

What movement does the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 run compared to the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01vsMinus-8 Layer 2.0

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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01

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MSRP $777

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CARL-MIL-0136mm

Layer 2.042mm

Power Reserve

CARL-MIL-0142h

Layer 2.0—

Water Resistance

CARL-MIL-0150m

Layer 2.0100m

MSRP

CARL-MIL-01$777

Layer 2.0$398

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

36mm

42mm

Thickness

10.8mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.9mm

0mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$777

$398

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