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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$339

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What people say

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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