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Galo Super200 Dark EditionvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Super200 Dark Edition42h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Super200 Dark Edition200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Super200 Dark Edition$488
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$679

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What people say

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Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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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