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Sinn 856 S UTCvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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856 S UTC
Sinn856 S UTC
MSRP $2,938
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
black
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 330-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$679

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What people say

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

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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