Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Vice or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Zenmaster is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $729 for the Farr + Swit Vice — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Vice or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Vice — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Vice or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The Farr + Swit Vice is rated to 300m versus 100m for the pOrtahl Zenmaster.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Vice or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Farr + Swit Vice.

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MSRP $729

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MSRP $695

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vice40mm

Zenmaster40.5mm

Power Reserve

Vice42h

Zenmaster42h

Water Resistance

Vice300m

Zenmaster100m

MSRP

Vice$729

Zenmaster$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

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Lug Width

20mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$729

$695

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