Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Draken Tugela?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $1,290 for the Aquastar Model 60 — a $837 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Draken Tugela?

The Draken Tugela wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Draken Tugela?

The Draken Tugela is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Aquastar Model 60.

What movement does the Aquastar Model 60 run compared to the Draken Tugela?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aquastar Model 60 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Draken Tugela uses the Seiko NH35.

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Aquastar Model 60vsDraken Tugela

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Aquastar Model 60

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

Tugela42mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

Tugela—

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

Tugela300m

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

Tugela$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

37mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$453

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