Edox Grand Ocean Power Reserve AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Edox Grand Ocean Power Reserve Automatic at true scale

Grand Ocean Power Reserve Automatic

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto at true scale

D5 Meridian Auto

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,790

$729

lowest

Movement

Caliber 945 (SW 279-1)

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Caliber 945 (SW 279-1)
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$729
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Edox Grand Ocean Power Reserve Automatic

Owners widely praise the Edox Grand Ocean Power Reserve Automatic's comfortable wearability and its charming hybrid sport/dress aesthetic, with many appreciating the brand's under-the-radar finish and quality. The power reserve indicator, featuring two overlapping discs, is seen by some as a fun winding display, though its asymmetry is noted as potentially polarizing. One owner points to the perlage inside the clasp as a quality indicator. Some reviewers find the dial labeling unnecessary and the lume less capable than dedicated sport watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Edox Grand Ocean Power Reserve Automatic highly for its attractive finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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.

From video reviewers

The D5 Meridian Auto is praised for its classic 39mm diver proportions and USA assembly. No shared weaknesses were identified.