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Orient Multi-Year CalendarvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Multi-Year Calendar
OrientMulti-Year Calendar
MSRP $325
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Multi-Year Calendar40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Multi-Year Calendar50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Multi-Year Calendar$325
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Champagne
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6D22
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$935

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What people say

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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