Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic?

The Spinnaker Cahill Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic?

The Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic?

The Spinnaker Cahill Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

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MSRP $350

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Cahill Automatic42mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Cahill Automatic40h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Cahill Automatic200m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$350

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