Which is bigger, the Lima Watch Astronomer or the Sheffield Solar GT?

The Lima Watch Astronomer wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield Solar GT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lima Watch Astronomer or the Sheffield Solar GT?

The Sheffield Solar GT is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Lima Watch Astronomer.

What movement does the Lima Watch Astronomer run compared to the Sheffield Solar GT?

The Lima Watch Astronomer runs a quartz caliber (VH 31), while the Sheffield Solar GT runs a solar (Miyota 2070).

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Lima Watch Astronomer

lima-astronomer-grey

Sheffield Solar GT

gt-pink

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Astronomer42mm

Solar GT40mm

Power Reserve

Astronomer—

Solar GT—

Water Resistance

Astronomer30m

Solar GT200m

MSRP

Astronomer—

Solar GT—

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

—

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Water Resistance

30m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Grey

Pink

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

VH 31

Miyota 2070

Type

Quartz

Solar

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