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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Moonphase
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.1mm
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
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
L899.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$3,450

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its legible dial, romantic moonphase complication, and overall value for money. Reviewers note its classic design, barleycorn guilloché dial, and Roman numerals. Some owners find the strap superb, while others mention the cut-off Roman numeral six as a potential drawback. The watch has a 3 bar water resistance, limiting its use to drier environments, and the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is highly regarded for its attractive dial and complication at its price point.

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