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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Race Master Automatic
FerroRace Master Automatic
MSRP $585
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
45.2mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$699

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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