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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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MEPHISTO_III (black)
MakinaMEPHISTO_III (black)
MSRP $950
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MEPHISTO_III (black)38h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
MEPHISTO_III (black)100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
MEPHISTO_III (black)$950
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
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Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$699
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