Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Bits GB17 or the Tissot PR 100?

At MSRP the Svalbard Bits GB17 is the cheaper of the two at $140, against $350 for the Tissot PR 100 — a $210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Bits GB17 or the Tissot PR 100?

The Tissot PR 100 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Bits GB17.

What movement does the Svalbard Bits GB17 run compared to the Tissot PR 100?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Svalbard Bits GB17 uses the Ronda 513 and the Tissot PR 100 uses the 11.5'.

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Svalbard Bits GB17vsTissot PR 100

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Svalbard Bits GB17

MSRP $140

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bits GB1740mm

PR 10040mm

Power Reserve

Bits GB17—

PR 100—

Water Resistance

Bits GB1750m

PR 100100m

MSRP

Bits GB17$140

PR 100$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Indices

—

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 513

11.5'

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$140

$350

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