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Timefactors PRS-29AvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-29A36mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PRS-29A
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PRS-29A100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PRS-29A$544
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SuperLuminova C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$544
$679
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