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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsYema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
YemaWristmaster Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,117

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Wristmaster Slim CMM.2039mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Wristmaster Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20100m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
Wristmaster Slim CMM.20$2,117

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,117

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

The Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 is widely praised for its compelling integrated bracelet design and comfortable 39mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its impressive value, featuring an in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement with a 70-hour power reserve, adjusted to -3/+7 seconds per day, all within a slim 9mm case. Some note the domed sapphire crystal can produce glare and the dial text is quite small. On balance, reviewers rate the Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 highly for its integrated design and value proposition with a micro-rotor movement.

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