Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Farer AQUAMATIC?

At MSRP the Farer AQUAMATIC is the cheaper of the two at $875, against $989 for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a $114 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Farer AQUAMATIC?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Farer AQUAMATIC — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Farer AQUAMATIC?

The Farer AQUAMATIC is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Farer AQUAMATIC?

The Farer AQUAMATIC carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Farer AQUAMATIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Farer AQUAMATIC uses the Sellita SW220-1.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

MSRP $989

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MSRP $875

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

AQUAMATIC38.5mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

AQUAMATIC41h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

AQUAMATIC200m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW220-1

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$875

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