Which is cheaper, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $179 for the Vaer Tradition — a $38 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Vaer Tradition?

The Maughan Jones Apex wears larger at 41mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Vaer Tradition?

The Vaer Tradition is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maughan Jones Apex.

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Maughan Jones ApexvsVaer Tradition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $141

MSRP $179

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apex41mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

Apex—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

Apex50m

Tradition100m

MSRP

Apex$141

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Purple

Tan

Lume

luminous

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VD53

—

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$141

$179

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