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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
AA02 Diver Watch40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
AA02 Diver Watch200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
AA02 Diver Watch$285
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$935

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What people say

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Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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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