Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Elementary AA48 or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

At MSRP the Svalbard Elementary AA48 is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $237 for the Sternglas Taiga GMT — a $92 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Elementary AA48 or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

The Sternglas Taiga GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Svalbard Elementary AA48 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Elementary AA48 or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

The Sternglas Taiga GMT is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Elementary AA48.

What movement does the Svalbard Elementary AA48 run compared to the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Svalbard Elementary AA48 uses the Ronda 515 and the Sternglas Taiga GMT uses the Ronda 505.24H.

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Svalbard Elementary AA48

MSRP $145

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MSRP $237

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Elementary AA4840.5mm

Taiga GMT42mm

Power Reserve

Elementary AA48—

Taiga GMT—

Water Resistance

Elementary AA4850m

Taiga GMT100m

MSRP

Elementary AA48$145

Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

Ronda 505.24H

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$145

$237

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