VAER Watches
D5 Special Forces Automatic Watch
D5 Special Forces Automatic Watch
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A limited-edition timepiece inspired by ‘70s military dive watches
What are the qualities that make a military wristwatch mission-ready? If VAER’s Special Forces USA Diver is any indication, it’s shock-resistance, resilience, ergonomics, and accuracy. A homage to 1970s American military dive watches, their latest D5 Diver carries over all the core requirements of these historic models—complete with luminous paint, ultra-comfortable straps, and a 12-hour unidirectional ceramic bezel. Built to exacting specs and made to last, this limited-edition watch takes everyday wear to a tactical level with masterful intention and timeless durability.
Features
- Limited-edition watch inspired by 1970s American military dive watches
- Huckberry-Exclusive version with a 120-click unidirectional black ceramic bezel for convenient elapsed time tracking
- Miyota 9015 movement
- 40-hour power reserve
- Visually striking black sunray dial with silver raised indices, the first of its kind for VAER
- Double-domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating
- Ergonomic case and 2 straps
- Powerful, long-lasting Super-LumiNova paint for visibility, including a fully luminous bezel
- Regulated accuracy of -5/+15 sec/day
- Metal date frame at 3 o'clock, another first for a VAER dive watch
- Pro-grade 200-meter water resistance
- One-year waterproof guarantee
- Assembled in the USA
Materials
- Case: 316L stainless steel
- Crystal: Double domed sapphire with internal anti-reflective coating
- Straps: FKM Tropic Strap (Black), nylon single pass (Tan)
Specs
| Movement | Miyota 9015 |
| Movement Type | Automatic |
| Duration | 40 hours |
| Crystal | Double-domed sapphire |
| Lume | 15 layer 1X W20 Super-LumiNova on hands and numerals |
| Bezel | Black ceramic |
| Water Resistance | 200 m / 656 ft |
| Case Materials | 316L stainless steel |
| Case Dimensions | 39 mm x 46 mm x 11.9 mm |
| Case Weight | 76 g |
| Case Back | Sapphire Exhibition |
| Crown | Screw down |
| Strap Size | 20 mm |
About VAER
If we drew a three-way Venn diagram that compared style, durability, and price, VAER’s watches would be dead center. They carefully added their own signature details to classic designs both minimalist and military, giving the watches a clean, timeless look. VAER’s watches showcase exceptional attention to detail and include endearing touches that’ll have you glancing down at your wrist for more than just the time. The components that go into the brand’s watches, along with how they’re put together, make them durable, waterproof, and ready for the trials of everyday wear—premium movements, surgical-grade steel, sapphire glass, Super-LumiNova paint, basically the best of the best. And each watch is individually assembled and tested at their Los Angeles headquarters by Swiss-trained staff, giving them complete control over the assembly and QA process. Rounding out VAER’s formula is the staggeringly low price point. Sub-$500 for this kind of build is practically unheard of, but VAER pulled it off without sacrificing anything along the way.