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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$679

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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