Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is the cheaper of the two at $4,500, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $104 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 14.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Fears Arnos (Blue) runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW1000-1b), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Fears Arnos (Blue)

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MSRP $4,604

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

30.8mm

45mm

Thickness

8.4mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$4,500

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