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Vaer D5 Meridian AutovsZelos Nova 37

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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
D5 Meridian Auto200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
D5 Meridian Auto$679
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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