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Vaer AtlasvsNorqain Wild ONE JP 42mm

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Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699
Wild ONE JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE JP 42mm
MSRP $5,593

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas38mm
Wild ONE JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Atlas40h
Wild ONE JP 42mm70h
Water Resistance
Atlas100m
Wild ONE JP 42mm200m
MSRP
Atlas$699
Wild ONE JP 42mm$5,593

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,593

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE JP 42mm is praised for its innovative NORTEQ carbon composite case, which makes it exceptionally light at 84 grams and durable, housing a reliable, chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and lightweight wearability, excellent legibility due to X1 Super-LumiNova on hands and markers, and a layered dial with a repeating double-N logo pattern. The watch offers 200m water resistance and shock absorption, making it suitable for active wear. However, its 49.4mm lug-to-lug length means it is not a compact watch, and its busy dial and strap patterns are seen as potentially narrowing its appeal, with a suggestion that less ornamentation could lead to a more refined aesthetic. The luxury price of US$7,450 is noted as a significant factor.

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