Which is cheaper, the Monta Oceanking or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $2,550 for the Monta Oceanking — a $2,327 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Monta Oceanking or the Sheffield 1A?

The Monta Oceanking is rated to 305m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A.

What movement does the Monta Oceanking run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monta Oceanking uses the Monta M-22 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Monta OceankingvsSheffield 1A

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Monta Oceanking

monta-oceanking-60-minute-bezel-with-date-blue-dial-aluminum-bezel

MSRP $2,550

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Oceanking40mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Oceanking40h

1A—

Water Resistance

Oceanking305m

1A200m

MSRP

Oceanking$2,550

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

—

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Water Resistance

305m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Monta M-22

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,550

$223

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