Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela GMT or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 109-V is the cheaper of the two at $260, against $488 for the Draken Tugela GMT — a $228 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela GMT or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Draken Tugela GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 109-V — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela GMT or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Draken Tugela GMT is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 109-V.

What movement does the Draken Tugela GMT run compared to the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Draken Tugela GMT runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH34), while the Velini Ref. 109-V runs a quartz.

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Draken Tugela GMTvsVelini Ref. 109-V

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Draken Tugela GMT

MSRP $488

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MSRP $260

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela GMT42mm

Ref. 109-V28mm

Power Reserve

Tugela GMT—

Ref. 109-V—

Water Resistance

Tugela GMT300m

Ref. 109-V30m

MSRP

Tugela GMT$488

Ref. 109-V$260

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

28mm

Thickness

14mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

39mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

300m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$488

$260

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