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Phoibos Eagle RayvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray41mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Eagle Ray$360
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$935

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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