Which is cheaper, the Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $245 for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a $95 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

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Core Timepieces Culture Tattoo

MSRP $150

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MSRP $245

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Culture Tattoo42mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

Culture Tattoo—

Ref. 101-A40h

Water Resistance

Culture Tattoo50m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

Culture Tattoo$150

Ref. 101-A$245

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

28mm

Thickness

—

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

39mm

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2415

—

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$245

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