Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $453 for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a $215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 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 Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A 38 run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

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Sheffield 1A 38vsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

22-SA-003-RB1-GRN

MSRP $453

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A 3838mm

Skindiver Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

1A 38—

Skindiver Automatic40h

Water Resistance

1A 38200m

Skindiver Automatic150m

MSRP

1A 38$238

Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

12.8mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

—

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$238

$453

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