Which is cheaper, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 101-A is the cheaper of the two at $245, against $249 for the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano — a $4 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano wears larger at 39mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

What movement does the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano run compared to the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Velini Ref. 101-A runs a quartz.

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Akrone S-05 Orange VolcanovsVelini Ref. 101-A

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Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano

MSRP $249

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Velini Ref. 101-A

MSRP $245

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

S-05 Orange Volcano39mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

S-05 Orange Volcano—

Ref. 101-A—

Water Resistance

S-05 Orange Volcano300m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

S-05 Orange Volcano$249

Ref. 101-A$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

28mm

Thickness

11.4mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

39mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

—

Type

Mecaquartz

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$249

$245

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