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Horage Supersede DatevsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Supersede Date
HorageSupersede Date
MSRP $6,150
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supersede Date39.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Supersede Date72h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Supersede Date200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Supersede Date$6,150
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
9.85mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.29mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,150
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Horage Supersede Date

The Horage Supersede Date is widely praised for its thinness, versatile wearability, and attractive case finishing, with reviewers highlighting its integrated bracelet and supple FKM rubber strap as particularly comfortable. The in-house K2 micro-rotor movement is consistently noted as a significant strength, offering COSC-certified accuracy and a 72-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the bezel knurling distinctive and the case wears visually larger due to a slim bezel, while one minor point of contention is the mixed date wheel color-matching. On balance, reviewers consider the Horage Supersede Date a compelling and sporty luxury sports watch with accessible pricing.

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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