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Oceanica Watch Co. BarracudavsTimefactors Commander 71

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What people say

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Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda's gilt relief dial with negative printing as stunning. One owner notes the watch runs at approximately +1 second per day. Another owner reports a case height of 11.5mm. Some in the community criticize the Barracuda's design for being heavily inspired by another watch, with comments on the dial waves not reaching the edge and the case and bezel resembling a lower-cost alternative. On balance, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda highly for its striking dial design at the price.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barracuda41mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Barracuda
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Barracuda200m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Barracuda$300
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$530
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