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Fears Jubilee EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$679

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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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