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Kobold Richard E. Byrd IIvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto
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At a glance
8 of 29 specs differDiameter
Richard E. Byrd II40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Richard E. Byrd II40h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Richard E. Byrd II100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Richard E. Byrd II$750
D5 Tropic Auto$699
Full specifications
Case
5 specsCategory
—
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Crystal & Dial
1 specsDial Color
—
Black
Movement
1 specsCaliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Pricing
1 specsMSRP
$750
$699
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