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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsGruppo Gamma Field III

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
Field III
Gruppo GammaField III
MSRP $439

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
Field III200m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anacapa
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$439

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

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