Which is cheaper, the Nuncier DAWN or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

At MSRP the Nuncier DAWN is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $699 for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a $304 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nuncier DAWN or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Nuncier DAWN wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nuncier DAWN or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nuncier DAWN.

What movement does the Nuncier DAWN run compared to the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Nuncier DAWN runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Nuncier DAWNvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Nuncier DAWN

dawn-40-5mm

MSRP $395

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

MSRP $699

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DAWN40.5mm

D5 Tropic Auto39mm

Power Reserve

DAWN—

D5 Tropic Auto—

Water Resistance

DAWN100m

D5 Tropic Auto200m

MSRP

DAWN$395

D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$699

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