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Magrette Regattare TikivsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Regattare Tiki
MagretteRegattare Tiki
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Regattare Tiki44mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Regattare Tiki42h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Regattare Tiki500m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Regattare Tiki
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal. 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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What people say

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Magrette Regattare Tiki

The Magrette Regattare Tiki is praised for its solid styling and excellent condition, with one owner noting a spotless bezel and crystal. It features 500m water resistance and is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. The price is listed between $390 and $495. A reviewer points out that its lack of a countdown bezel limits professional dive timing. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Magrette Regattare Tiki positively for its styling and value proposition at its price point.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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