Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

At MSRP the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $989 for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a $90 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200 and the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol uses the Miyota 9015.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

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MSRP $989

Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol

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MSRP $899

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Bathyal Sol44mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Bathyal Sol40h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Bathyal Sol600m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Bathyal Sol$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Yellow

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$899

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