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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$679

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable price point.

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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