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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 9015
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$679

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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