Which is cheaper, the ProTek Watches Model PT3101 or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

At MSRP the ProTek Watches Model PT3101 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $699 for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the ProTek Watches Model PT3101 or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The ProTek Watches Model PT3101 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the ProTek Watches Model PT3101 or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the ProTek Watches Model PT3101.

What movement does the ProTek Watches Model PT3101 run compared to the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The ProTek Watches Model PT3101 runs a quartz caliber, while the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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ProTek Watches Model PT3101vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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ProTek Watches Model PT3101

MSRP $550

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

MSRP $699

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model PT310140mm

D5 Tropic Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Model PT3101—

D5 Tropic Auto—

Water Resistance

Model PT3101100m

D5 Tropic Auto200m

MSRP

Model PT3101$550

D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$699

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