Which is cheaper, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Peacemaker is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $935 for the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT — a $336 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT?

The pOrtahl Peacemaker wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT?

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the pOrtahl Peacemaker.

What movement does the pOrtahl Peacemaker run compared to the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the pOrtahl Peacemaker uses the STP1-11 and the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT uses the Miyota 9075.

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pOrtahl Peacemaker

MSRP $599

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MSRP $935

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Peacemaker40mm

G5 Meridian GMT39mm

Power Reserve

Peacemaker44h

G5 Meridian GMT—

Water Resistance

Peacemaker100m

G5 Meridian GMT200m

MSRP

Peacemaker$599

G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Green

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova®

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

STP1-11

Miyota 9075

Power Reserve

44h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$935

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