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Sinn 105 St Sa UTCvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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105 St Sa UTC
Sinn105 St Sa UTC
MSRP $1,998
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
105 St Sa UTC41mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
105 St Sa UTC38h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
105 St Sa UTC200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
105 St Sa UTC$1,998
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW 330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,998
$679

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What people say

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Sinn 105 St Sa UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC for its legible dial, precise bi-directional bezel action, and the technical, toolish aesthetic of its bead-blasted, TEGIMENT-hardened steel case. The watch is noted for its smooth sweep and snappy date change, with accuracy often within COSC standards, and its vertical day/date display with a German day wheel is a distinctive feature. Some owners find the lug-to-lug distance large for smaller wrists, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weakness by one source, while the non-lumed UTC hand is a deliberate design choice. The Sinn 105 St Sa UTC utilizes a Sellita SW330-1 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200 meters of water resistance. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC highly for its robust build quality and functional tool watch design at its 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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