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Vaer AtlasvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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

Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas38mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Atlas40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Atlas100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Atlas$699
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$499

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What people say

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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