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Trifoglio Italia PhilosophervsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Philosopher
Trifoglio ItaliaPhilosopher
MSRP $450
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Philosopher40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Philosopher42h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Philosopher100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Philosopher$450
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
—
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$699
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