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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsVentus Watches Northstar

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Northstar40mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Northstar—
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Northstar300m
MSRP
Explorer—
Northstar—

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
—
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
45mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
—

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
39h
—
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