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Orient Esteem IIvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$679

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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