Seiko 62MASvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto at true scale

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.6mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

13.2mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$1,200

$749

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Anacapa
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$749
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

Owners praise the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto for its 39mm case size which offers comfortable wearability, and its colorful, multi-layer dial designs. Some owners note the minute markers seem oddly placed, and one reviewer pointed out the bezel numerals lack lume. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement powers the watch, which features 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its refined case and dial aesthetics at the price point.

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