Which is cheaper, the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

At MSRP the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $2,040 for the Viribus Unitis Pola — a $1,541 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph run compared to the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Viribus Unitis Pola runs a automatic (A26 Elabore).

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $499

Viribus Unitis Pola

MSRP $2,040

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

R1 Racing Chronograph38mm

Pola42mm

Power Reserve

R1 Racing Chronograph40h

Pola42h

Water Resistance

R1 Racing Chronograph100m

Pola300m

MSRP

R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Pola$2,040

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

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A26 Elabore

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$2,040

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