Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $599 for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono — a $361 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A 38 run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Sheffield 1A 38 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Sheffield 1A 38vsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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MSRP $599

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18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A 3838mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

1A 38—

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

1A 38200m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

1A 38$238

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

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Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$238

$599

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