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Oris Dat Watt Limited Edition IIvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Dat Watt Limited Edition II
OrisDat Watt Limited Edition II
MSRP $3,300
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dat Watt Limited Edition II43.5mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Dat Watt Limited Edition II41 hoursh
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Dat Watt Limited Edition II300m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Dat Watt Limited Edition II$3,300
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

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

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Anacapa
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
$699

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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 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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