Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $935 for the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT — a $515 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT uses the Miyota 9075.

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

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MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

G5 Pacific GMT39mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

G5 Pacific GMT40h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

G5 Pacific GMT200m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Steel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

F6B24

Miyota 9075

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$935

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