Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $329 for the Vaer Field — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II or the Vaer Field?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Vaer Field — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II or the Vaer Field?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II or the Vaer Field?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Field.

What movement does the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II run compared to the Vaer Field?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II uses the Seiko NH35A and the Vaer Field uses the Miyota 9015.

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Makara Watches Sea Turtle IIvsVaer Field

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Makara Watches Sea Turtle II

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MSRP $199

Vaer Field

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MSRP $329

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Turtle II44mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Sea Turtle II41h

Field40h

Water Resistance

Sea Turtle II300m

Field100m

MSRP

Sea Turtle II$199

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$329

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