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Horage Tourbillon 2vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Tourbillon 2
HorageTourbillon 2
MSRP $10,080
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon 241mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon 2120h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon 2100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Tourbillon 2$10,080
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Meteorite
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K-TOU
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,080
$699

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What people say

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Horage Tourbillon 2

Owners and reviewers highlight the Horage Tourbillon 2's COSC-certified K-TOU movement, featuring a 120-hour power reserve and silicon components, with the tourbillon itself celebrated as a display of engineering as art. The watch is available in various materials and dial options, including Grand Feu enamel and a unique blue pattern. Pre-order prices begin at CHF 8,990 for steel and CHF 20,470 for white gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Tourbillon 2 highly for its impressive movement engineering and artistic presentation of the tourbillon at its price point.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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