Which is cheaper, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

At MSRP the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is the cheaper of the two at $249, against $499 for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) run compared to the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) runs a automatic caliber (NH35 Warranty), while the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph runs a quartz.

Side by side

Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)vsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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

Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

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MSRP $249

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40mm

R1 Racing Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40h

R1 Racing Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)300m

R1 Racing Chronograph100m

MSRP

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)$249

R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35 Warranty

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$249

$499

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