Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R Cruiser or the Raven Custom 38mm?

At MSRP the Raven Custom 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $750 for the Depancel Série R Cruiser — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R Cruiser or the Raven Custom 38mm?

The Depancel Série R Cruiser wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Raven Custom 38mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R Cruiser or the Raven Custom 38mm?

The Raven Custom 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel Série R Cruiser.

What movement does the Depancel Série R Cruiser run compared to the Raven Custom 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R Cruiser uses the Miyota 9132 and the Raven Custom 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Depancel Série R CruiservsRaven Custom 38mm

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Depancel Série R Cruiser

MSRP $750

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MSRP $450

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R Cruiser40mm

Custom 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

Série R Cruiser40h

Custom 38mm—

Water Resistance

Série R Cruiser50m

Custom 38mm100m

MSRP

Série R Cruiser$750

Custom 38mm$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

12.95mm

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Lug-to-Lug

0mm

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Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Dark Green

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$450

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