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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsZero West M1 Series

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
M1 Series
Zero WestM1 Series
MSRP $3,600
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
M1 Series41mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto40h
M1 Series41h
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
M1 Series100m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
M1 Series$3,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
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Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,600
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