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Vaer · Pacific

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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$699In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial colour
Anacapa

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's premium automatic caliber positioned as a Japanese alternative to the ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200-1. The 9015 adds hacking, hand-winding, and a smoother 28,800 vph beat rate over the budget 8215. Its thinner profile and higher jewel count make it a favorite among microbrands seeking a reliable mid-range movement that punches above its price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Pacific collection · 3 watches

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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