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Vaer SwissvsDraken Tugela

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Swiss
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MSRP $1,099
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Tugela
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MSRP $453
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Tugela42mm
Power Reserve
Swiss—
Tugela—
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Tugela300m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Tugela$453

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
—
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
—

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$453
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