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Maen Mahjong 36vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
MHV.03
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$699

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What people say

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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