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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsZelos Swordfish 3

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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