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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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