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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$679

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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