Which is cheaper, the Second Hour Giant Stride or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $505 for the Second Hour Giant Stride — a $282 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Second Hour Giant Stride or the Sheffield 1A?

The Second Hour Giant Stride wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Second Hour Giant Stride run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Second Hour Giant Stride uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35.

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Giant Stride

MSRP $505

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MSRP $223

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What people say

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Giant Stride42mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Giant Stride—

1A—

Water Resistance

Giant Stride200m

1A200m

MSRP

Giant Stride$505

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$505

$223

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