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Oris Artelier DatevsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Artelier Date
OrisArtelier Date
MSRP $2,400
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Artelier Date38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Artelier Date41 hoursh
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Artelier Date30m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Artelier Date$2,400
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$699

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What people say

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Oris Artelier Date

Owners widely praise the Oris Artelier Date for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner calling it their favorite watch to date, noting its quality significantly exceeds its price point. Reviewers highlight its contemporary, urban aesthetic, slim profile, and minimalist dial with attractive stamped patterns. The Oris Artelier Date is powered by the Oris 733 (Sellita SW200-1) automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Artelier Date highly for its impressive finishing and contemporary design at a compelling price.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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