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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$279

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What people say

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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