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Seiko Prospex LX linevsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
Miyota 9075
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$935

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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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