Which is cheaper, the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine is the cheaper of the two at $1,895, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $1,593 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine or the Sinn U18?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Sinn U18.

What movement does the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine run compared to the Sinn U18?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Sinn U18 runs a automatic (SW300-1).

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Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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MSRP $1,895

Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Rico the Porcupine38mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

Rico the Porcupine45h

U1842h

Water Resistance

Rico the Porcupine100m

U182,000m

MSRP

Rico the Porcupine$1,895

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

45h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,895

$3,488

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