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Resco RTAC GMT - DLCvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
What people say

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Resco RTAC GMT - DLC

Owners widely praise the Resco RTAC GMT - DLC for its quality, durability, and robust build, fitting well with an outdoorsy lifestyle. The watch features red accents on the seconds and GMT hands, an internal dive bezel, and double screw-down crowns. One owner inquired about the canvas strap's fit for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Resco RTAC GMT - DLC highly for its ruggedness and quality suitable for all activities.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RTAC GMT - DLC44mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
RTAC GMT - DLC40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
RTAC GMT - DLC200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
RTAC GMT - DLC$1,205
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,205
$699
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