Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsZelos Mako 4

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto at true scale

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$749

$599

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anacapa
Diver - Flare

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$599
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Reviews

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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

Owners praise the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto for its 39mm case size which offers comfortable wearability, and its colorful, multi-layer dial designs. Some owners note the minute markers seem oddly placed, and one reviewer pointed out the bezel numerals lack lume. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement powers the watch, which features 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its refined case and dial aesthetics at the price point.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise the Zelos Mako 4's dial finishing and unique bezel insert options. Reviewers note impressive case finishing for the price, with a boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contributing to a vintage aesthetic. One owner reports the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing it down. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of -0.3 seconds per day and another owner noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its distinctive dial work and case finishing at its price point.

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