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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$679

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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