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Sheffield 1AvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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1A
Sheffield1A
MSRP $223
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
1A—
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
1A200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
1A$223
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White/Blue
Black
Lume
Swiss blue lume
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$223
$699
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