Which is cheaper, the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) is the cheaper of the two at $270, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $409 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold).

What movement does the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) runs a quartz caliber, while the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)

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MSRP $270

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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

MSRP $679

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M33 - Zero G (gold)38mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

M33 - Zero G (gold)—

D5 Meridian Auto—

Water Resistance

M33 - Zero G (gold)50m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

M33 - Zero G (gold)$270

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$270

$679

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