Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Vaer Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $299 for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Vaer Tradition?

The BOLDR x ArtStory wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Vaer Tradition?

The BOLDR x ArtStory is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Tradition.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Vaer Tradition?

The BOLDR x ArtStory runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer Tradition runs a quartz.

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsVaer Tradition

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

Tradition100m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Tan

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$179

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