Which is cheaper, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Vaer Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $449 for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Vaer Tradition?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Vaer Tradition?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Tradition.

What movement does the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary run compared to the Vaer Tradition?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer Tradition runs a quartz.

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Boldr Merlion 50th AnniversaryvsVaer Tradition

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Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

MSRP $449

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Vaer Tradition

MSRP $179

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

Merlion 50th Anniversary—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

Tradition100m

MSRP

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Tan

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$179

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