Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto
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Measurements
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Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
D5 Meridian Auto
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$503
lowest
$729
Movement
Automatic
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition as a great daily GADA watch. One owner notes that screwing the crown back in can occasionally be a little fiddly. Overall, owners rate the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition highly for its wearability and daily use appeal.
Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm wearability, 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. One owner notes the watch keeps good time, running 3-5 seconds fast per month. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable dimensions at its price point.
The D5 Meridian Auto is praised for its classic 39mm diver proportions and USA assembly. No shared weaknesses were identified.
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