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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsVaer Field

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Field40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Field100m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$329

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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