Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Diver 2.0 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Diver 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $598, against $699 for the Vaer Atlas — a $101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Diver 2.0 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Minus-8 Diver 2.0 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Diver 2.0 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Minus-8 Diver 2.0 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Minus-8 Diver 2.0 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

The Minus-8 Diver 2.0 runs a solar caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer Atlas runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Minus-8 Diver 2.0vsVaer Atlas

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Minus-8 Diver 2.0

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MSRP $598

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MSRP $699

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Diver 2.044mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Diver 2.041h

Atlas—

Water Resistance

Diver 2.0300m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Diver 2.0$598

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$598

$699

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