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

At MSRP the Vaer Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $230 for the Swatch Skincoal — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Swatch Skincoal wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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Swatch SkincoalvsVaer Tradition

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Swatch Skincoal

SYXB100GG

MSRP $230

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Vaer Tradition

MSRP $179

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skincoal38mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

Skincoal—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

Skincoal30m

Tradition100m

MSRP

Skincoal$230

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Tan

Movement

2 specs

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$230

$179

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