Versus
Stirling Timepieces 171 Special Operations Aviation Sqn x Durrant - Steel vs Stirling Timepieces Upham - Blue
The Sensei's verdict
171 Special Operations Aviation Sqn x Durrant - Steel 1—2 Upham - Blue
The Upham - Blue takes the Sensei's nod on score (6.8 to 6.5), while the 171 Special Operations Aviation Sqn x Durrant - Steel is the value play at $732 ($48 less), and the Upham - Blue wears smaller at 40 mm. Tighter budget → the 171 Special Operations Aviation Sqn x Durrant - Steel; otherwise the Upham - Blue is the pick.
Verdict & value
6.5
Sensei Score
+0.36.8
$732$48 less
Price
$780
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Originality
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Movement
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Type
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Calibre
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Tier
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Power reserve
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Case & on the wrist
42 mm
Diameter
40 mm
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Lug-to-lug
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13 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm thinner12 mm
200 m
Water resistance
200 m
316L stainless steel
Case material
Stainless Steel
Dial, crystal & details
black
Dial
blue
Sapphire
Crystal
Sapphire
Yes (Swiss Super-LumiNova)
Lume
Yes (Super-LumiNova)
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