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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Olive Oyl Red
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$935

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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