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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
Fire Exit Watch
William WoodFire Exit Watch
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Fire Exit Watch40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anacapa
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW220

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,495

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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