Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Bits GB17 or the Swatch Xx Rated Black?

At MSRP the Swatch Xx Rated Black is the cheaper of the two at $90, against $140 for the Svalbard Bits GB17 — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Bits GB17 or the Swatch Xx Rated Black?

The Swatch Xx Rated Black wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Bits GB17 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Bits GB17 or the Swatch Xx Rated Black?

The Svalbard Bits GB17 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Swatch Xx Rated Black.

Side by side

Svalbard Bits GB17vsSwatch Xx Rated Black

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Svalbard Bits GB17

MSRP $140

See the full Bits GB17

Swatch Xx Rated Black

SUOB402

MSRP $90

See the full Xx Rated Black

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bits GB1740mm

Xx Rated Black41mm

Power Reserve

Bits GB17—

Xx Rated Black—

Water Resistance

Bits GB1750m

Xx Rated Black30m

MSRP

Bits GB17$140

Xx Rated Black$90

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 513

—

Power Reserve

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$140

$90

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Svalbardmicro

DiscussionNot started

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

AV86 1960 Racing ChronographvsSwatch Xx Rated Black Svalbard Evertime AA54vsSwatch Xx Rated Black Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished)vsSwatch Xx Rated Black Svalbard Decimal AA46vsSwatch Xx Rated Black Makydo OnyxvsSvalbard Bits GB17 Makydo VenomvsSvalbard Bits GB17

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 39–42mm watches

Svalbard Bits GB17vsSwatch Xx Rated Black

At a glance

Full specifications

More watches worth a look

Combat GB16

Ash Grey

Q Timex Chronograph

Venom

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

Al-Ittihad Origen Steel

MT Silver 40.5mm BL

Meridian GMT Watch

People also compared