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Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition IIvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Dat Watt Limited Edition II
OrisDat Watt Limited Edition II
MSRP $3,300
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dat Watt Limited Edition II43.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Dat Watt Limited Edition II41 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Dat Watt Limited Edition II300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Dat Watt Limited Edition II$3,300
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
743-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$679

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What people say

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Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition II

The Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition II is praised for its comfortable wearability, unique green-to-blue gradient dial, and eco-minded symbolism. Reviewers note its handsome appearance and easy-wearing 43.5mm case with short lugs, which comes with both a steel bracelet and a vanilla-scented rubber strap. Some owners find the 38-hour power reserve of the Oris 743 caliber disappointing. The watch is rated to 300 meters and features a tungsten bezel, with one owner questioning the legibility of the circular date window. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition II for its distinctive dial and comfortable design at its $3,200 price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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