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Vaer G5 Pacific GMTvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
G5 Pacific GMT200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
G5 Pacific GMT$935
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$935
$1,999

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What people say

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Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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