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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anacapa
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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