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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gray
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$935

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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