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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVaer D5 Tropic 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 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
D5 Tropic Auto$699

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
$699

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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 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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