Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $519 for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 150m for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) uses the Monbrey MB1 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

l07-olive

MSRP $519

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

Skindiver WT Automatic—

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Steel

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$498

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