Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Praesidus Pathfinder 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,099 for the Vaer Swiss — a $549 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Swiss or the Praesidus Pathfinder 44?

The Praesidus Pathfinder 44 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Swiss — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Praesidus Pathfinder 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Swiss uses the Miyota 2035 and the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Vaer Swiss

MSRP $1,099

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Praesidus Pathfinder 44

P-38-BOB-B-DBRSG

MSRP $550

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

Pathfinder 4438mm

Power Reserve

Swiss—

Pathfinder 44—

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

Pathfinder 44100m

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

Pathfinder 44$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Thickness

9.4mm

—

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

—

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Swiss

Brown

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$550

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