Which is cheaper, the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Seiko Captain Willard is the cheaper of the two at $1,300, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom — a $695 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard wears larger at 42.7mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom — a 4.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard carries a 70-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom.

What movement does the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Seiko Captain Willard runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom

MSRP $1,995

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MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phantom38mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

Phantom45h

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

Phantom100m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

Phantom$1,995

Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Curved

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko 6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

45h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$1,300

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