Which is cheaper, the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II or the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless?

At MSRP the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $985 for the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless — a $235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II or the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless?

The Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II or the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless?

The Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II.

What movement does the Kobold Richard E. Byrd II run compared to the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless?

The Kobold Richard E. Byrd II runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824-2), while the Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless runs a quartz.

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Kobold Richard E. Byrd IIvsResco Manus Chronograph - Stainless

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Kobold Richard E. Byrd II

MSRP $750

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Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless

MSRP $985

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Richard E. Byrd II40mm

Manus Chronograph - Stainless42mm

Power Reserve

Richard E. Byrd II—

Manus Chronograph - Stainless—

Water Resistance

Richard E. Byrd II100m

Manus Chronograph - Stainless200m

MSRP

Richard E. Byrd II$750

Manus Chronograph - Stainless$985

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

49.45mm

Lug Width

20mm

42mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Red

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$985

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