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Spinnaker Dark PurplevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Purple45mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Dark Purple40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Dark Purple550m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Dark Purple$289
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
21mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
550m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Purple
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$679

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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