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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.7mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L899.5
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
$3,500

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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 MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection Moonphase for its beautiful, legible, and mesmerizing dial, with one owner noting it balances class and complexity. The watch offers old-world charm and a romantic moonphase complication, with the Caliber L899 movement providing a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners find the $3k price point high, suggesting better value exists elsewhere, while others acquired it for around $1700 USD. One owner notes the 40mm size is a perfect fit for a 6.75-inch wrist, though its limited water resistance makes it unsuitable for adventurous wear. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection Moonphase is highly regarded for its classic design and attractive moonphase complication at its price point.

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