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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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