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Vaer SwissvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Swiss
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$699

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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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