Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the MKII Project 300?

At MSRP the MKII Project 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $3,110 for the Junghans 1972 Competition — a $1,115 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the MKII Project 300?

The Junghans 1972 Competition wears larger at 45.5mm versus 41.25mm for the MKII Project 300 — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the MKII Project 300?

The MKII Project 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Junghans 1972 Competition.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Competition run compared to the MKII Project 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans 1972 Competition uses the Junghans J880 and the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Junghans 1972 Competition

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MSRP $3,110

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MKII Project 300

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Competition45.5mm

Project 30041.25mm

Power Reserve

1972 Competition—

Project 300—

Water Resistance

1972 Competition100m

Project 300300m

MSRP

1972 Competition$3,110

Project 300$1,995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

45.5mm

41.25mm

Thickness

—

13.45mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,110

$1,995

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