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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsZelos Thresher 44

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G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$549

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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