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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
13mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$935

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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