Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Nautico FA27 or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Svalbard Nautico FA27 is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $245 for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Nautico FA27 or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Svalbard Nautico FA27 wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Nautico FA27 or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Svalbard Nautico FA27 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

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Svalbard Nautico FA27vsVelini Ref. 101-A

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Svalbard Nautico FA27

MSRP $145

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Velini Ref. 101-A

MSRP $245

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nautico FA2742mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

Nautico FA27—

Ref. 101-A—

Water Resistance

Nautico FA2750m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

Nautico FA27$145

Ref. 101-A$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

28mm

Thickness

13.5mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

39mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Navy

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

—

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$145

$245

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