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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.60mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$935

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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