Which is cheaper, the Swatch Masa or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Swatch Masa is the cheaper of the two at $80, against $179 for the Vaer Tradition — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Swatch Masa or the Vaer Tradition?

The Vaer Tradition wears larger at 36mm versus 34mm for the Swatch Masa — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Swatch Masa or the Vaer Tradition?

The Vaer Tradition is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Swatch Masa.

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Swatch Masa

SO28B100

MSRP $80

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Vaer Tradition

MSRP $179

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Masa34mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

Masa—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

Masa30m

Tradition100m

MSRP

Masa$80

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Tan

Movement

2 specs

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$80

$179

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