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Orient Star Contemporary DatevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Contemporary Date

Orient Star Contemporary Date

RE-AU0107E

MSRP $445

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D5 Meridian Auto

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

MSRP $679

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contemporary Date38.5mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Contemporary Date50h

D5 Meridian Auto—

Water Resistance

Contemporary Date100m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Contemporary Date$445

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Category

Mechanical

Diver

Diameter

38.5mm

39mm

Thickness

12.3mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.9mm

46mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

—

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Orient F6N43

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

50h

0h

Jewels

22

0

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$445

$679

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