Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Anza or the Swatch Szs27?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Anza is the cheaper of the two at $198, against $205 for the Swatch Szs27 — a $7 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Anza or the Swatch Szs27?

The Swatch Szs27 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Minus-8 Anza — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Anza or the Swatch Szs27?

The Minus-8 Anza is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Swatch Szs27.

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Minus-8 Anza

anza

MSRP $198

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Swatch Szs27

SZS27

MSRP $205

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Anza38mm

Szs2740mm

Power Reserve

Anza—

Szs27—

Water Resistance

Anza100m

Szs2730m

MSRP

Anza$198

Szs27$205

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2315

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$198

$205

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