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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
Finding alternatives to

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$699
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch ($370) — common cross-shop and Skin-diver style. If price is the constraint, the Orient Diver Watch at $285 (vs $699 for the D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Henry Archer Nordsø is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Miyota 9015). Stepping up, the Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20 ($1,862) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variantsNordsø
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,999MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
Phoibos Narwhal
Phoibosmicro

Narwhal

5 variantsNarwhal
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$509MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver II Professional

3 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$539MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Tidevand
Henry Archermicro

Tidevand

20 variantsTidevand
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,299MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver II Automatic

5 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$579MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date
Phoibosmicro

Eagle Ray Date

5 variantsEagle Ray Date
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$480MSRP
—Used
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Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variantsPathfinder
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Nordlys
Henry Archermicro

Nordlys

13 variantsNordlys
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,299MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variantsMako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variantsApollo
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Helmsman 3
Zelosmicro

Helmsman 3

7 variantsHelmsman
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$529MSRP
—Used
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Jack Mason Pursuit Pro
Jack Masonmicro

Pursuit Pro

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,399MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variantsSeries
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants5 Sports SKX series
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

40/43mm
7 variantsSeastar 1000
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

40/43mm
4 variantsKhaki Navy Scuba Auto
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variantsDiver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
—Used
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Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variantsAA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
—Used
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Orient Kanno
Orient

Kanno

4 variantsKanno
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$320MSRP
—Used
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

2 variants5 Sports SKX series
28mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
—Used
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Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
Mondaine

Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch

28mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
Tudor Black Bay 58
Tudor

Black Bay 58

Ref. m7939a1a0nu-0001
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,350MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variantsSuperocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
—Used
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
—Used
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variantsRef. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
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