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RZE UTD-8000vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$679

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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.

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