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Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200mvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m
Orient StarM42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m
MSRP $955
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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m41mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m50h
D5 Meridian Auto—
Water Resistance
M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m$955
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
—
—

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
—

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6N47
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
22
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$955
$679
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