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

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $699 for the Vaer Atlas — a $301 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

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MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Atlas—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Cream

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$699

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