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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsZelos Great White 43

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G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$599

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What people say

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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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