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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsVaer Design Navy Solar

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anacapa
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$299

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What people say

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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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