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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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