Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer Design Navy Solar is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $599 for the Decima Gatekeeper — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Decima Gatekeeper wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Design Navy Solar — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Design Navy Solar.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Decima Gatekeeper runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vaer Design Navy Solar runs a quartz.

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Decima GatekeepervsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Decima Gatekeeper

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MSRP $599

Vaer Design Navy Solar

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MSRP $299

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14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

Design Navy Solar36mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

Design Navy Solar40h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

Design Navy Solar100m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

White

Navy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$299

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