Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono or the Boldr Venusaur?

At MSRP the Boldr Venusaur is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $550 for the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono — a $101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono or the Boldr Venusaur?

The Boldr Venusaur wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono run compared to the Boldr Venusaur?

The Farr + Swit Solar Chrono runs a solar caliber (Seiko), while the Boldr Venusaur runs a quartz (Seiko (SII) VK64).

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Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

MSRP $550

Boldr Venusaur

venusaur

MSRP $449

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solar Chrono40mm

Venusaur41mm

Power Reserve

Solar Chrono—

Venusaur40h

Water Resistance

Solar Chrono—

Venusaur200m

MSRP

Solar Chrono$550

Venusaur$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Venusaur

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko

Seiko (SII) VK64

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$449

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