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Spinnaker PiccardvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Piccard
SpinnakerPiccard
MSRP $550
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Piccard45mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Piccard40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Piccard550m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Piccard$550
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
21mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
550m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Lemon Yellow
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$935

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What people say

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Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

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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