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Stirling Timepieces 1-RPMIa x Durrant - Black vs Stirling Timepieces 78 Sqn RAF x Gibson - Steel

The Sensei's verdict

1-RPMIa x Durrant - Black 21 78 Sqn RAF x Gibson - Steel

The 78 Sqn RAF x Gibson - Steel takes the Sensei's nod on score (7.5 to 6.5), while the 1-RPMIa x Durrant - Black is the value play at $623 ($82 less), and the 78 Sqn RAF x Gibson - Steel wears smaller at 40 mm. Tighter budget → the 1-RPMIa x Durrant - Black; otherwise the 78 Sqn RAF x Gibson - Steel is the pick.

Verdict & value

6.5
Sensei Score
+1.07.5
$623$82 less
Price
$705
Originality

Movement

Type
Calibre
Tier
Power reserve

Case & on the wrist

42 mm
Diameter
40 mm
Lug-to-lug
13 mm
Thickness
200 m
Water resistance
100 m
316L stainless steel, DLC
Case material
316L stainless steel

Dial, crystal & details

black
Dial
black
Sapphire
Crystal
Sapphire
Yes (Swiss Super-Luminova)
Lume
Yes (Super-LumiNova)
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