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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsLongines PRIMALUNA

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,700

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
PRIMALUNA$1,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
30mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L152.3
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$1,700

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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.

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with the automatic version favored for its smooth sweep. The redesigned 34mm model features a fluid, polished case, available in steel or bi-metal, with dial options including mother-of-pearl. The automatic movement, Caliber L899, demonstrates consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions and 3-4 seconds per day on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. The automatic movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Longines PRIMALUNA for its blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary design updates, particularly appreciating the automatic movement's performance and the watch's overall stylish appeal.

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