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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUBvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$508
$699
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