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MKII Project 300vsRZE Aspirare

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What people say

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MKII Project 300

Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced aesthetic, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its design as a dive watch inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, emphasizing high legibility with a bold yet balanced appearance. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its striking lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.

From video reviewers

The 39.5mm case size fits most wrists well. The watch offers 200M water resistance. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Project 30041.25mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Project 300
Aspirare
Water Resistance
Project 300300m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Project 300$1,995
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.25mm
44mm
Thickness
13.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$699
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