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Noctua Watch Corp. PFL-1vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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PFL-1
Noctua Watch Corp.PFL-1
MSRP $393
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PFL-142mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PFL-1—
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
PFL-1300m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
PFL-1$393
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$699
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