Which is cheaper, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $1,875 for the CWC 6BB-WR — a $1,637 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The CWC 6BB-WR wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the CWC 6BB-WR.

What movement does the CWC 6BB-WR run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CWC 6BB-WR uses the Sellita SW510 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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CWC 6BB-WRvsSheffield 1A 38

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CWC 6BB-WR

cwc-1970s-6bb-raf-pilots-chronograph-automatic

MSRP $1,875

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

6BB-WR42mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

6BB-WR40h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

6BB-WR100m

1A 38200m

MSRP

6BB-WR$1,875

1A 38$238

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Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

CWC 6BB-WR

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,875

$238

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