Which is cheaper, the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC or the Timefactors Vanguard?

At MSRP the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,027 for the Timefactors Vanguard — a $712 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC or the Timefactors Vanguard?

The Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Timefactors Vanguard — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC run compared to the Timefactors Vanguard?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC uses the 6R15 and the Timefactors Vanguard uses the NE88.

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Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

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MSRP $315

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MSRP $1,027

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7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC40.2mm

Vanguard40mm

Power Reserve

SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC50h

Vanguard—

Water Resistance

SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC100m

Vanguard100m

MSRP

SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC$315

Vanguard$1,027

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40.2mm

40mm

Thickness

12.25mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

54.7mm

48mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

6R15

NE88

Power Reserve

50h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$1,027

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