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Seiko Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model70h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model$875
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$699

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The Seiko Prospex Land is widely praised for its attractive and legible tool watch design, offering solid build quality at a fair price. Reviewers note the smooth operation of its internal rotating bezel, while owners highlight the satisfying, smooth, and precise bidirectional bezel action. The steel case is described as having a durable look with decent finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its attractive, legible design and solid build quality at a fair price.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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