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Core Timepieces The River WatchvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The River Watch
Core TimepiecesThe River Watch
MSRP $540
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The River Watch42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The River Watch—
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The River Watch300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The River Watch$540
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
—
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$679
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