Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch uses the Seiko NH35S and the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

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Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch

MSRP $499

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MSRP $679

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Best Lume Dial Watch40mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Best Lume Dial Watch—

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

Best Lume Dial Watch300m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Best Lume Dial Watch$499

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Best Lume

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35S

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$679

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