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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
30mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Anacapa
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its quality execution, comfortable dimensions, and value, with many appreciating its classic styling and solid engineer bracelet. The 36mm and 38.5mm variants are considered ideal for a dress watch, offering understated elegance and impeccable finishing. One owner notes a smooth winding feel from the L629.2 movement, while another reports accuracy within +/- 5 seconds per day. However, the polished case is described as a smudge magnet, and the white Roman dial is not universally appealing. The 42-hour power reserve is flagged as a weaker characteristic by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its neo-vintage design and build quality at its price point.

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