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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Anacapa
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L687.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$4,150

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its beautiful and legible dial, offering significant complications for its value. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another stating it is their most accurate watch. Some find the chronograph hour hand placement inconvenient, and the date hand can occasionally overlap the hour hand. The watch is noted as being thick, typical of Valjoux-based chronographs, and its 3 bar water resistance limits it to less demanding environments. One owner observed scuffs on the case of their example, and another found the blue on the band and numerals less vibrant than pictured. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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