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RZE AspirarevsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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