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Fears Date Boutique EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Date Boutique Edition40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Date Boutique Edition15m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Date Boutique Edition$2,458
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
20mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
46mm
Water Resistance
15m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Date Boutique Edition
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$679

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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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