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Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Aquis Date Calibre 400
OrisAquis Date Calibre 400
MSRP $5,150
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Date Calibre 40041.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Date Calibre 400120 hoursh
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Date Calibre 400300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Aquis Date Calibre 400$5,150
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 400
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,150
$935

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400

The Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 is widely lauded for its exclusive in-house movement, offering a five-day power reserve, 10-year warranty, and 10-year service interval. Reviewers and owners praise its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from under a second per day to seven seconds fast per day. The watch features a refined case with slimmer lugs and an updated dial for improved ergonomics, a patented quick-change system for straps, and a smooth, precise bezel action. Some find the dial can be shiny with glare from the domed crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 highly for its significant advancements in mechanical watchmaking and value proposition.

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.

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