Which is cheaper, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is the cheaper of the two at $679, against $2,400 for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a $1,721 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto wears larger at 39mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201 and the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

m91350-0001

MSRP $2,400

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

d5-meridian-black-usa-auto-39mm-1

MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

1926 28mm Automatic38h

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

1926 28mm Automatic100m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

T201

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$679

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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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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