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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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