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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$388

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What people say

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Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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