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Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Sapphire Non-datevsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

TR-660 Sapphire Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleTR-660 Sapphire Non-date
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TR-660 Sapphire Non-date40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
TR-660 Sapphire Non-date50h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
TR-660 Sapphire Non-date200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
TR-660 Sapphire Non-date
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Sapphire Non-date

Owners widely praise the Tornek-Rayville TR-660 for its quality, good timekeeping, and suitability as a military diver reissue. The 40mm bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case, sapphire bezel inlay, and Arclite Super LumiNova are noted features, powered by a Japanese TMI NH38 automatic movement and water-resistant to 20 ATMs. Some owners suggest alternatives due to availability issues with the small-batch releases. Overall, owners rate the Tornek-Rayville TR-660 highly for its faithful reissue design and quality build 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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