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Vaer G2 Pacific GMTvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
G2 Pacific GMT40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
G2 Pacific GMT150m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
G2 Pacific GMT$399
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.6mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$499

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What people say

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Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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