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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsVertigo Watches Pilot One V2

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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Pilot One V2
Vertigo WatchesPilot One V2
MSRP $673
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Pilot One V241mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto—
Pilot One V2—
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
Pilot One V2100m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
Pilot One V2$673

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
—
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
—
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$673
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