Which is cheaper, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Resco Kauffman?

At MSRP the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $1,955 for the Resco Kauffman — a $1,056 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Resco Kauffman?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Resco Kauffman.

What movement does the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol run compared to the Resco Kauffman?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol uses the Miyota 9015 and the Resco Kauffman uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Esoteric Watches Bathyal SolvsResco Resco Kauffman

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Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol

bathyal-sol

MSRP $899

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Resco Resco Kauffman

stainless-kauffman

MSRP $1,955

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bathyal Sol44mm

Resco Kauffman44mm

Power Reserve

Bathyal Sol40h

Resco Kauffman40h

Water Resistance

Bathyal Sol600m

Resco Kauffman200m

MSRP

Bathyal Sol$899

Resco Kauffman$1,955

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Thickness

14mm

13.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

51.38mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Black DLC Coated Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

600m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Yellow

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$899

$1,955

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