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Timefactors PRS-30vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-3042mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PRS-30
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PRS-30100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PRS-30$1,013
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,013
$679
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