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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anacapa
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$399

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What people say

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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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