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Timefactors PRS-30vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935
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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-3042mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PRS-30
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
PRS-30100m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
PRS-30$1,013
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Dark Brown
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,013
$935
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