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Vaer G5 Meridian GMT
Finding alternatives to

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$935
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition ($1,550) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch at $370 (vs $935 for the G5 Meridian GMT) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9075) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Yema Superman Dato CMM.10 ($1,777) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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WISE ADX GMT
WISEmicro
ADAMASCUS

ADX GMT

11 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,099MSRP
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Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variants · Mako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002

14 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver Automatic

14 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$453MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver II Automatic

5 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$579MSRP
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MMI Watches Turret 300M - Model: TR6-DV (OCEAN GREEN)
MMI Watchesmicro

Turret 300M - Model: TR6-DV (OCEAN GREEN)

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$425MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Automatic

9 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$498MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Broadgate GMT Automatic

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS
Aigi Watchesmicro

GRUVEBUS

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

2 variants · Prospex Sea
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,500MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze
Yema

Superman Heritage GMT Bronze

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,499MSRP
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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

18 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

22 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Rolex GMT-Master II
Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 126710BLNR
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$11,800MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Yema Superman Steel CMM.10
Yema

Superman Steel CMM.10

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,890MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

3 variants · Seamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$8,000MSRP
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