Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Decimal or the Swatch Hepcat?

At MSRP the Svalbard Decimal is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $200 for the Swatch Hepcat — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Decimal or the Swatch Hepcat?

The Swatch Hepcat wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Decimal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Decimal or the Swatch Hepcat?

The Svalbard Decimal is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Swatch Hepcat.

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Svalbard DecimalvsSwatch Hepcat

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MSRP $150

SS07S134

MSRP $200

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Decimal40mm

Hepcat42mm

Power Reserve

Decimal—

Hepcat—

Water Resistance

Decimal50m

Hepcat30m

MSRP

Decimal$150

Hepcat$200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

—

Mineral

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

—

Power Reserve

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$200

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