Which is cheaper, the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

At MSRP the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $218, against $294 for the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Melbourne Watch Company Carlton wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton run compared to the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton uses the Ronda Cal. 5021D and the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz uses the Miyota 2070/2170.

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Melbourne Watch Company Carlton

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MSRP $294

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MSRP $218

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Carlton42mm

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm

Power Reserve

Carlton—

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Carlton50m

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m

MSRP

Carlton$294

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda Cal. 5021D

Miyota 2070/2170

Power Reserve

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40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$218

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