Which is cheaper, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Svalbard Decimal?

At MSRP the Svalbard Decimal is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $299 for the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Svalbard Decimal?

The Svalbard Decimal wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Svalbard Decimal?

The Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Decimal.

What movement does the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm run compared to the Svalbard Decimal?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm uses the Miyota 2035 and the Svalbard Decimal uses the Ronda 515.

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ameriquartz 36mm36mm

Decimal40mm

Power Reserve

Ameriquartz 36mm—

Decimal—

Water Resistance

Ameriquartz 36mm100m

Decimal50m

MSRP

Ameriquartz 36mm$299

Decimal$150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

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Dial Color

Ameriquartz 36mm

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Ronda 515

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$150

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