Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec Combat B73 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec Combat B73 is the cheaper of the two at $545, against $699 for the Vaer Atlas — a $154 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec Combat B73 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Lum-Tec Combat B73 wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec Combat B73 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Lum-Tec Combat B73 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Lum-Tec Combat B73 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec Combat B73 uses the Ronda 515 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

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Lum-Tec Combat B73vsVaer Atlas

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Lum-Tec Combat B73

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MSRP $545

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Vaer Atlas

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MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat B7343mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Combat B7340h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Combat B73200m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Combat B73$545

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Cream

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$545

$699

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