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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$679

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What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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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