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Vortic Watch Company Chicago 117vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Chicago 117
Vortic Watch CompanyChicago 117
MSRP $4,800
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chicago 11745mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Chicago 11740h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Chicago 117100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Chicago 117$4,800
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Elgin
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,800
$699

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