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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
G5 Meridian GMT200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
G5 Meridian GMT$935
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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