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Vaer D5 Tropic AutovsZero West S5e Spitfire Escape

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
S5e Spitfire Escape
Zero WestS5e Spitfire Escape
MSRP $3,250
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
S5e Spitfire Escape42mm
Power Reserve
D5 Tropic Auto40h
S5e Spitfire Escape41h
Water Resistance
D5 Tropic Auto200m
S5e Spitfire Escape100m
MSRP
D5 Tropic Auto$699
S5e Spitfire Escape$3,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
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Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
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 SW261-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,250
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