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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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