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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$935

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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