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Timefactors PRS-29AvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-29A36mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
PRS-29A
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
PRS-29A100m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
PRS-29A$544
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Lume
SuperLuminova C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$544
$549
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