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Resco Stainless RedvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Stainless Red
RescoStainless Red
MSRP $1,105
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

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Resco Stainless Red

Owners report mixed experiences with Resco's customer service and product durability. One owner encountered issues with crown threading and a subsequent partial refund, while another experienced rust near the crown on a different model, which the company attributed to normal wear. However, another owner praised the brand's durability and customer service after a severe accident. The Resco Stainless Red features a 44mm case and 200m water resistance. Overall, owners are split on the brand's service and product resilience, with some praising durability and others encountering specific issues.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless Red44mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Stainless Red40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Stainless Red200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Stainless Red$1,105
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,105
$679
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