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Vaer D4 Meridian Solar
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Diver
MSRP
$399
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar is the Tissot Seastar 1000 ($515) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Casio MDV-106 Duro at $85 (vs $399 for the D4 Meridian Solar) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH is the standout microbrand take — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 ($2,372) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH

6 variants
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$564MSRP
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Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver
Vaermicro
D4 Special Editions

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Knut Gadd Cult Diver
Knut Gaddmicro

Cult Diver

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$328MSRP
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Elliot Brown REME limited edition
Elliot Brownmicro

REME limited edition

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$587MSRP
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch

2 variants
41.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,523MSRP
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Resco RESCO R-TAG DLC
Rescomicro
DLC Khaki

RESCO R-TAG DLC

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,205MSRP
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Elliot Brown 1 MI Holton limited edition quartz
Elliot Brownmicro

1 MI Holton limited edition quartz

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$598MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-3020
Audazmicro

ADZ-3020

6 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$240MSRP
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CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch
CWCmicro
RN Divers

Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch

 
41.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$999MSRP
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Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz
Smith & Bradleymicro

Atlantis A2 Quartz

4 variants
44mm·Quartz·300m WR
$349MSRP
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Scurfa Diver One D1-500 ND
Scurfamicro

Diver One D1-500 ND

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·500m WR
$298MSRP
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CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch
CWCmicro

E9 Quartz Diver Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·300m WR
$749MSRP
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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$575MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

Promaster Diver

3 variants · Promaster
41mm·Solar·200m WR
$338MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SNE597
Seiko

Prospex SNE597

Ref. SNE597
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Citizen Brycen
Citizen

Brycen

Ref. AW1855
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
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Citizen Brycen
Citizen

Brycen

3 variants · Ref. AW1840
41mm·Solar·100m WR
$431MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph
Tissot

Seastar 1000 Chronograph

 
45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$650MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Reef 200 XCF 43mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 XCF 43mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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

Casio MDV-106 Duro
Casio

MDV-106 Duro

4 variants
44.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$85MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000
Timex

Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$153MSRP
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Timex Essex Avenue 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y28800
Timex

Essex Avenue 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y28800

 
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$102MSRP
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Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Timex Legacy 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y28400
Timex

Legacy 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y28400

 
41mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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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 Slim CMM.20
Yema

Superman Slim CMM.20

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Longines HydroConquest
Longines

HydroConquest

3 variants · Ref. L3.769.4.06.6
42mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,600MSRP
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Victorinox Dive Pro Quartz
Victorinox

Dive Pro Quartz

2 variants · Ref. 241990
43mm·Quartz·300m WR
$800MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Date

5 variants · Formula 1
41/43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
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Bremont Waterman Apex
Bremont
Supermarine

Waterman Apex

2 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,350MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

3 variants · Ref. GL1063
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
Marathon

TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

 
46mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Longines HydroConquest PVD
Longines

HydroConquest PVD

4 variants · HydroConquest
42mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer

6 variants · Ref. CBP1113.BA0627
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP015
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGP015

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar
Bremont S500
Bremont
Supermarine

S500

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,395MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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