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HELM MiyakovsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Miyako$375
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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