Which is cheaper, the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto.

What movement does the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses the Miyota 9015 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto—

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m

SEEK300m

MSRP

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

12.5mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Grade 2 Titanium

Finish

—

Brushed satin

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Anacapa

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$1,095

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