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Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas Automatic44mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Dumas Automatic40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Dumas Automatic300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Dumas Automatic$239
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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