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Seiko Prospex LX linevsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$699

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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