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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsVaer Atlas

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Atlas
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MSRP $699
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Explorer—
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
—
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
45mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
39h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$699
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