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Smith & Bradley Draper AutovsStewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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Draper Auto
Smith & BradleyDraper Auto
MSRP $989
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Darkest Hour
Stewart DawsonDarkest Hour
MSRP $1,567
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Draper Auto42mm
Darkest Hour39mm
Power Reserve
Draper Auto38h
Darkest Hour41h
Water Resistance
Draper Auto100m
Darkest Hour100m
MSRP
Draper Auto$989
Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
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Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
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Dial Color
—
Brown
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$989
$1,567
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