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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.6mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$679

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

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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