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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsWilliam Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anacapa
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$820

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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.

William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

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