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Spinnaker Dark PurplevsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Purple45mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Dark Purple40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Dark Purple550m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Dark Purple$289
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
21mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
550m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Dark Purple
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$935

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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 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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