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Sinn EZM 3FvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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EZM 3F
SinnEZM 3F
MSRP $1,933
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EZM 3F41mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
EZM 3F38h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
EZM 3F200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
EZM 3F$1,933
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,933
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn EZM 3F

Owners widely praise the Sinn EZM 3F for its excellent legibility, robust bead-blasted build, and practical left-hand crown, with some noting its compact, slim wearability and smart appearance on a bracelet. One owner flags minor finishing imperfections and an awkward date window placement, and expresses a desire for tegimented scratch resistance. Overall, owners rate the Sinn EZM 3F highly for its practical mission timer design and compact wearability.

From video reviewers

The Sinn EZM 3F's Ar-Dehumidifying Technology for fogging prevention and temperature resistance is a key strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet lacked on-the-fly micro-adjustment and diver's extensions.

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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