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Raven Custom 38mmvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Custom 38mm
RavenCustom 38mm
MSRP $450
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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Custom 38mm38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Custom 38mm—
D5 Tropic Auto—
Water Resistance
Custom 38mm100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Custom 38mm$450
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
—
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
—
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$699
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