Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $989 for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a $640 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz runs a quartz.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

MSRP $989

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Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz

MSRP $349

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

C1 Ceremony Quartz36mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

C1 Ceremony Quartz—

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

C1 Ceremony Quartz100m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

C1 Ceremony Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Cream

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$349

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