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Fears Onyx (collective Horology)vsVaer Atlas

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Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
20mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
45mm
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Onyx (Collective Horology)
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,833
$699

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What people say

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Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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