Which is cheaper, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

At MSRP the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² is the cheaper of the two at $3,846, against $6,200 for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual — a $2,354 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

The Apiar Gen1.1 MR² wears larger at 39mm versus 31mm for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Apiar Gen1.1 MR².

Which has a longer power reserve, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

The Apiar Gen1.1 MR² carries a 68-hour power reserve against 55 hours on the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

What movement does the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² run compared to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² uses the G101 Soigné and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual uses the 2232.

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Apiar Gen1.1 MR²vsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Apiar Gen1.1 MR²

gen1-1-mr2

MSRP $3,846

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual

277200

MSRP $6,200

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gen1.1 MR²39mm

Oyster Perpetual31mm

Power Reserve

Gen1.1 MR²68h

Oyster Perpetual55h

Water Resistance

Gen1.1 MR²30m

Oyster Perpetual100m

MSRP

Gen1.1 MR²$3,846

Oyster Perpetual$6,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Green

Indices

—

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

G101 Soigné

2232

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

68h

55h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,846

$6,200

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