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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsZelos Eagle 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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