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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsGruppo Gamma Field III

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Field III
Gruppo GammaField III
MSRP $439

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Field III200m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$439

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

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