Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

At MSRP the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $519 for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a $91 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 50m for the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) runs a automatic caliber (Monbrey MB1), while the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time runs a quartz (Ronda 1062).

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

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MSRP $519

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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

MSRP $428

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

VERSA Reversible Dual Time—

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

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Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Ronda 1062

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$428

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