Which is cheaper, the Timefactors Caribbean or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 101-A is the cheaper of the two at $245, against $517 for the Timefactors Caribbean — a $272 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Timefactors Caribbean or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Timefactors Caribbean wears larger at 40mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Timefactors Caribbean or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Timefactors Caribbean is rated to 1000m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

What movement does the Timefactors Caribbean run compared to the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Timefactors Caribbean runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Velini Ref. 101-A runs a quartz.

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Timefactors Caribbean

smiths-caribbean-1000-prs-55

MSRP $517

Velini Ref. 101-A

velini-ref-101-a

MSRP $245

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Caribbean40mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

Caribbean—

Ref. 101-A40h

Water Resistance

Caribbean1,000m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

Caribbean$517

Ref. 101-A$245

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Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

28mm

Thickness

15.1mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

39mm

Water Resistance

1000m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$517

$245

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