Which is cheaper, the Squale 2001 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,840 for the Squale 2001 — a $1,141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Squale 2001 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Squale 2001 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Squale 2001 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Squale 2001 is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Squale 2001 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Squale 2001 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

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Squale 2001

2001

MSRP $1,840

MSRP $699

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

200140mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

200138hh

Atlas—

Water Resistance

2001600m

Atlas100m

MSRP

2001$1,840

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,840

$699

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