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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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