Which is cheaper, the Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field or the Svalbard Bits GB17?

At MSRP the Svalbard Bits GB17 is the cheaper of the two at $140, against $195 for the Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field or the Svalbard Bits GB17?

The Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Bits GB17 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field run compared to the Svalbard Bits GB17?

The Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field runs a solar caliber, while the Svalbard Bits GB17 runs a quartz (Ronda 513).

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Bertucci A-3PS Solar FieldvsSvalbard Bits GB17

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Bertucci A-3PS Solar Field

13801

MSRP $195

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Svalbard Bits GB17

MSRP $140

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-3PS Solar Field42mm

Bits GB1740mm

Power Reserve

A-3PS Solar Field—

Bits GB17—

Water Resistance

A-3PS Solar Field—

Bits GB1750m

MSRP

A-3PS Solar Field$195

Bits GB17$140

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

0mm

12.85mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Fiber reinforced polycarbonate (Unibody)

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

—

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

R-Type (scratch resistant)

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Ronda 513

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$140

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