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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13mm
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

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 9075
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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