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Oris Aquis Pro 4000mvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Aquis Pro 4000m
OrisAquis Pro 4000m
MSRP $6,900
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Pro 4000m49.5mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Pro 4000m120 hoursh
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Pro 4000m4,000m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Aquis Pro 4000m$6,900
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
49.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
26mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
4000m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 400
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$699

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Pro 4000m

The Oris Aquis Pro 4000m is widely acknowledged as a substantial dive tool, with reviewers and owners alike noting its impressive 49.5mm diameter and 23.4mm to 25mm thickness. Despite its size, the titanium case and comfortable rubber strap contribute to surprisingly good wearability for some, though others find its dimensions impractical for daily wear. The patented Rotation Safety System for the bezel is praised for its intelligence and functionality, while the in-house Calibre 400 movement offers a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. One owner notes that the clasp's quick-adjust pushers can be unintentionally activated during watch removal. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Oris Aquis Pro 4000m as a stunning, albeit chunky, tool watch whose impressive specifications are its primary draw.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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