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Timefactors Commander 71vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

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Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commander 7140mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Commander 71
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Commander 71300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Commander 71$530
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$530
$679
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