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Oak & Oscar The Jackson Big EyevsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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The Jackson Big Eye
Oak & OscarThe Jackson Big Eye
MSRP $3,150
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Jackson Big Eye40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Jackson Big Eye60 hoursh
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Jackson Big Eye50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
The Jackson Big Eye$3,150
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Baton
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Eterna Caliber 39 (Cal. 3907M)
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,150
$935

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Jackson Big Eye

Oak & Oscar The Jackson Big Eye is praised for its balanced design and fine details, featuring a prominent "Big Eye" 30-minute sub-register for improved readability, reminiscent of vintage chronographs. It is powered by the Eterna EMC 3907M manual wind movement with a 60-hour power reserve, column wheel, and flyback function, housed in a 40mm stainless steel case. This limited edition of 50 pieces was priced at $3,150 and included two Horween leather straps and a wallet. On balance, reviewers highlight the Jackson Big Eye's enthusiast-spec chronograph function and readable subdial as key strengths.

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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