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Northern Star Watch Dark KnightvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Dark Knight
Northern Star WatchDark Knight
MSRP $849
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Knight40.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Dark Knight42h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Dark Knight50m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Dark Knight$849
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.72mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$849
$699
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