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Phoibos VoyagervsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Voyager$299
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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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