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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsVaer Design Navy Solar

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$299

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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