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Boldr The VogelkopvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$679

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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