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Tissot TraditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tradition42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tradition40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tradition30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Tradition$450
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
7.47mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$679

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What people say

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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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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