Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer D5 Meridian 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 Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto at true scale

D5 Meridian Auto

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.9mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$900

$729

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
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
$900
$729
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Reviews

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

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its value and robust build, with many highlighting its excellent lume and attractive design. Some owners find the 41mm case size perfect, while others with smaller wrists consider it too large, thick, and heavy. The stock rubber strap is noted as uncomfortable for land wear by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its design and value at the price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm wearability, 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. One owner notes the watch keeps good time, running 3-5 seconds fast per month. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The D5 Meridian Auto is praised for its classic 39mm diver proportions and USA assembly. No shared weaknesses were identified.