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Oris Aquis Date DiamondsvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Aquis Date Diamonds
OrisAquis Date Diamonds
MSRP $4,600
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Date Diamonds36.5mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Date Diamonds41 hoursh
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Date Diamonds300m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Aquis Date Diamonds$4,600
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
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
White
Anacapa
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,600
$699

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Date Diamonds

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Oris Aquis Date Diamonds for its quality, value, and versatile design, with the glossy dial and ceramic bezel noted for playing with light, and the diamonds offering an interesting contrast. The comfortable integrated bracelet and rubber strap are frequently highlighted, as is the solid build and pleasing crown detail. Some owners find the 36mm size offers a substantial feel, while others note the 39.5mm variant's thickness and the amount of polished surfaces. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. The Sellita SW 200-1 based Caliber 733 movement has a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Diamonds highly for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.

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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