Which is cheaper, the Nuncier DAWN or the Svalbard Bits GB17?

At MSRP the Svalbard Bits GB17 is the cheaper of the two at $140, against $395 for the Nuncier DAWN — a $255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nuncier DAWN or the Svalbard Bits GB17?

The Nuncier DAWN wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Bits GB17 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nuncier DAWN or the Svalbard Bits GB17?

The Nuncier DAWN is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Bits GB17.

What movement does the Nuncier DAWN run compared to the Svalbard Bits GB17?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Nuncier DAWN uses the Miyota 2035 and the Svalbard Bits GB17 uses the Ronda 513.

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Nuncier DAWNvsSvalbard Bits GB17

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Nuncier DAWN

dawn-40-5mm

MSRP $395

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Svalbard Bits GB17

MSRP $140

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DAWN40.5mm

Bits GB1740mm

Power Reserve

DAWN—

Bits GB17—

Water Resistance

DAWN100m

Bits GB1750m

MSRP

DAWN$395

Bits GB17$140

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Thickness

0mm

12.85mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

17mm

20mm

Material

Carbon

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Ronda 513

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$140

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