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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsWhitby Watch Co. Alpine Automatic Dark Side

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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Alpine Automatic Dark Side
Whitby Watch Co.Alpine Automatic Dark Side
MSRP $859
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Alpine Automatic Dark Side44mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Alpine Automatic Dark Side40h
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
Alpine Automatic Dark Side200m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
Alpine Automatic Dark Side$859

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
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Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$859
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