Which is cheaper, the Rolex 1908 or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $28,850 for the Rolex 1908 — a $28,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex 1908 or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Rolex 1908 wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex 1908 or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Rolex 1908.

What movement does the Rolex 1908 run compared to the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Rolex 1908 runs a automatic caliber (7140), while the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz runs a quartz.

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Rolex 1908vsVaer C1 Ceremony Quartz

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Rolex 1908

52508

MSRP $28,850

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Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz

MSRP $349

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

190839mm

C1 Ceremony Quartz36mm

Power Reserve

190867h

C1 Ceremony Quartz—

Water Resistance

190850m

C1 Ceremony Quartz100m

MSRP

1908$28,850

C1 Ceremony Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

39mm

36mm

Thickness

—

8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

40mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

18kt Yellow Gold

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

18 kt yellow gold

—

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Dial Color

Black

Cream

Indices

Index

—

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

7140

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

67h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Small Seconds

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$28,850

$349

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