Which is cheaper, the MKII Project 300 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the MKII Project 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $2,750 for the Zero West RAF-C (1940) — a $755 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the MKII Project 300 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 41.25mm for the MKII Project 300 — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the MKII Project 300 or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The MKII Project 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the MKII Project 300 run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824.

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MKII Project 300vsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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MKII Project 300

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MSRP $1,995

Zero West RAF-C (1940)

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Project 30041.25mm

RAF-C (1940)44mm

Power Reserve

Project 300—

RAF-C (1940)38h

Water Resistance

Project 300300m

RAF-C (1940)100m

MSRP

Project 300$1,995

RAF-C (1940)$2,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41.25mm

44mm

Thickness

13.45mm

14.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49.6mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$2,750

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