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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsHoraPictor Desert

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Desert38mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Desert—
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Desert50m
MSRP
Explorer—
Desert—

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
39h
—
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