Which is cheaper, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko?

At MSRP the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $450 for the Raven Custom 38mm — a $52 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Raven Custom 38mm or the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko?

The Raven Custom 38mm wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Raven Custom 38mm run compared to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Raven Custom 38mm uses the NH35 and the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko uses the Seiko NH35.

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Raven Custom 38mm

MSRP $450

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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko

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MSRP $398

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Custom 38mm38mm

Stella Nova: Kuro Neko36mm

Power Reserve

Custom 38mm—

Stella Nova: Kuro Neko41h

Water Resistance

Custom 38mm100m

Stella Nova: Kuro Neko100m

MSRP

Custom 38mm$450

Stella Nova: Kuro Neko$398

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Thickness

—

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

904L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$398

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