Which is cheaper, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

At MSRP the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is the cheaper of the two at $935, against $4,750 for the Zero West AV1 Vulcan — a $3,815 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Zero West AV1 Vulcan.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT.

What movement does the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT run compared to the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT uses the Miyota 9075 and the Zero West AV1 Vulcan uses the Sellita SW500.

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Vaer G5 Meridian GMTvsZero West AV1 Vulcan

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Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

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MSRP $935

Zero West AV1 Vulcan

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MSRP $4,750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

G5 Meridian GMT39mm

AV1 Vulcan42mm

Power Reserve

G5 Meridian GMT40h

AV1 Vulcan62h

Water Resistance

G5 Meridian GMT200m

AV1 Vulcan100m

MSRP

G5 Meridian GMT$935

AV1 Vulcan$4,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW500

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$935

$4,750

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