Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,290 for the Aquastar Model 60 — a $591 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Vaer Atlas wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Aquastar Model 60 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Aquastar Model 60 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aquastar Model 60 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

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Aquastar Model 60vsVaer Atlas

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Aquastar Model 60

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MSRP $1,290

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Vaer Atlas

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MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

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40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$699

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