Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Solo or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

At MSRP the Svalbard Solo is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $499 for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Solo or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Svalbard Solo wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Svalbard Solo run compared to the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Svalbard Solo runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph runs a quartz.

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Svalbard SolovsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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

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Svalbard Solo

MSRP $250

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

MSRP $499

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solo40mm

R1 Racing Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Solo—

R1 Racing Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Solo100m

R1 Racing Chronograph100m

MSRP

Solo$250

R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$250

$499

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