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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto — Anacapa
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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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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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Case
39mm
Power Reserve
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Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
200m
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter39mm
Thickness12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug46mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance200m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalDomed Sapphire
Dial ColorAnacapa
04

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9015
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
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