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Aevig Thule GMTvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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What people say

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Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Thule GMT39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Thule GMT70h
G2 Meridian GMT
Water Resistance
Thule GMT100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Thule GMT$755
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$755
$399
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