Which is cheaper, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is the cheaper of the two at $249, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto.

What movement does the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) uses the NH35 Warranty and the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

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MSRP $249

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MSRP $679

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40mm

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40h

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)300m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)$249

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

12mm

12.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

NH35 Warranty

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$249

$679

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