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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$935

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What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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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