Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Field is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $989 for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a $660 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Vaer Field?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vaer Field — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Vaer Field?

The Vaer Field carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Vaer Field?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200 and the Vaer Field uses the Miyota 9015.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

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MSRP $989

Vaer Field

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MSRP $329

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Field40h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Field100m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$329

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