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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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