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Spinnaker Dumas GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas GMT44mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Dumas GMT40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Dumas GMT300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Dumas GMT$399
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$679

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, 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, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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