Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo DK Star or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Vaer Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $224 for the Oblvlo DK Star — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo DK Star or the Vaer Tradition?

The Oblvlo DK Star wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo DK Star or the Vaer Tradition?

The Vaer Tradition is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo DK Star.

What movement does the Oblvlo DK Star run compared to the Vaer Tradition?

The Oblvlo DK Star runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer Tradition runs a quartz.

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Oblvlo DK StarvsVaer Tradition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $224

MSRP $179

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DK Star42mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

DK Star—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

DK Star50m

Tradition100m

MSRP

DK Star$224

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Tan

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$224

$179

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