Which is cheaper, the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

At MSRP the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL is the cheaper of the two at $2,290, against $3,250 for the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape — a $960 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours hours on the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL.

What movement does the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL run compared to the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL uses the RTA003 and the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape uses the Sellita SW261-1.

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Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METALvsZero West S5e Spitfire Escape

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Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL

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MSRP $2,290

Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape

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MSRP $3,250

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL39mm

S5e Spitfire Escape42mm

Power Reserve

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL40 hoursh

S5e Spitfire Escape41h

Water Resistance

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL200m

S5e Spitfire Escape100m

MSRP

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL$2,290

S5e Spitfire Escape$3,250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

12.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

RTA003

Sellita SW261-1

Power Reserve

40 hoursh

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,290

$3,250

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