Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer Design Navy Solar is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $616 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Design Navy Solar — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Design Navy Solar.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Vaer Design Navy Solar carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the Vaer Design Navy Solar?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vaer Design Navy Solar runs a quartz.

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Pompeak Sub-AquaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

Vaer Design Navy Solar

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MSRP $299

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Design Navy Solar36mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

Design Navy Solar40h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

Design Navy Solar100m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Navy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$299

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