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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
MaenManhattan 37 IFL Edition
MSRP $1,199
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
9.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
IFL.01
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$679

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

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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