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Timefactors PRS-57vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PRS-57
TimefactorsPRS-57
MSRP $1,268
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-57

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its 40mm sizing and sapphire crystal. The lume is described as decent when fully charged, glowing dimly for at least twenty minutes. Some owners find the watch's minute hand less striking than its nickname suggests and feel it resembles a vintage Rolex homage without direct copying. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its comfortable 40mm wearability and sapphire crystal 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
PRS-5740mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PRS-5762h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PRS-57100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PRS-57$1,268
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova X1-C3
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
62h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,268
$679
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