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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsVaer Tradition

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
Tradition100m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Tan

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$179

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What people say

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Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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