Which is cheaper, the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

At MSRP the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape is the cheaper of the two at $3,250, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 run compared to the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual caliber (Illinois Watch Co.), while the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape runs a automatic (Sellita SW261-1).

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Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

MSRP $4,500

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Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape

MSRP $3,250

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Springfield 17345mm

S5e Spitfire Escape42mm

Power Reserve

Springfield 173—

S5e Spitfire Escape41h

Water Resistance

Springfield 173—

S5e Spitfire Escape100m

MSRP

Springfield 173$4,500

S5e Spitfire Escape$3,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Illinois Watch Co.

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,500

$3,250

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