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Sinn 358 DIAPALvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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358 DIAPAL
Sinn358 DIAPAL
MSRP $4,255
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
358 DIAPAL42mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
358 DIAPAL48h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
358 DIAPAL100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
358 DIAPAL$4,255
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP L100
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,255
$935

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What people say

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Sinn 358 DIAPAL

The Sinn 358 DIAPAL is widely praised as a handsome, unfussy tool watch with excellent legibility and solid construction, featuring a reliable and exact second timezone complication. Owners and reviewers highlight its DIAPAL oil-free escapement and Ar-Dehumidifying technology for contributing to its accuracy, and note the 42mm brushed stainless steel case is well-sized. One reviewer flags the skeletonized GMT hand as sometimes lacking legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 358 DIAPAL highly for its robust build and practical travel watch functionality.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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