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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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