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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$679

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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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