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Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver PandavsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$679

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What people say

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Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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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