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Sinn U18vsVaer Atlas

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U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699
What people say

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Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
U1844mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
U1842h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
U182,000m
Atlas100m
MSRP
U18$3,488
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
high-strength
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
2000m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,488
$699
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