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Schofield ObscuravsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura44mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Obscura57h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Obscura200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Obscura$12,139
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Damascus Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Dark Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
57h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,139
$679

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What people say

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Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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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