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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)
MonbreyMonbrey L-series (mb1 movement)
MSRP $519
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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—
D5 Tropic Auto—
Water Resistance
Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
4800m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monbrey MB1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$519
$699
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