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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsYema Diver

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Diver200m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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