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Second Hour Giant StridevsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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What people say

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Giant Stride42mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Giant Stride
G5 Pacific GMT
Water Resistance
Giant Stride200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Giant Stride$725
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$935
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