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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$935

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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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