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Praesidus Rec SpecvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$935

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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