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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$679

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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