Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

At MSRP the Vaer Swiss is the cheaper of the two at $1,099, against $1,895 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a $796 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Swiss or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Swiss — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Swiss or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Swiss.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Vaer Swiss runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Vaer SwissvsCincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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

Vaer Swiss

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MSRP $1,099

Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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MSRP $1,895

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

Rico the Porcupine38mm

Power Reserve

Swiss40h

Rico the Porcupine45h

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

Rico the Porcupine100m

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

Rico the Porcupine$1,895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Swiss

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$1,895

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