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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsZelos Great White 43

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anacapa
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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