Which is cheaper, the MKII Project 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $1,995 for the MKII Project 300 — a $1,566 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the MKII Project 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 41.25mm for the MKII Project 300 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the MKII Project 300 run compared to the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

Both watches run automatic movements — the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A.

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MKII Project 300vsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1

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MKII Project 300

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MSRP $1,995

Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

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MSRP $429

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Project 30041.25mm

PD-142mm

Power Reserve

Project 300—

PD-1—

Water Resistance

Project 300300m

PD-1300m

MSRP

Project 300$1,995

PD-1$429

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41.25mm

42mm

Thickness

13.45mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

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