Which is cheaper, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is the cheaper of the two at $935, against $2,499 for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph — a $1,564 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT uses the Miyota 9075 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

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MSRP $935

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

G5 Meridian GMT39mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

G5 Meridian GMT40h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

G5 Meridian GMT200m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

G5 Meridian GMT$935

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Meteorite LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$935

$2,499

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