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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$679

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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