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Vaer 40mm AutomaticvsSeiko Coutura

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Vaer 40mm Automatic

The watch features impressive luminescence and a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers questioned the value at the $659 price point.

Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. Its solar and perpetual calendar features are noted for reliability and low maintenance, and some find its aesthetic captivating with attractive gold indices and a contrasting black dial, making it a daily driver. However, opinions on styling are split; some find the dial too busy and the gold tone unconvincing, while others appreciate its unique, fun design. The proprietary bracelet is a common point of contention, with several owners expressing dislike. One owner reports poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, and another found the watch sits too high and looks "horrendous" in person. Overall, owners value the Seiko Coutura for its solar and perpetual calendar complications and durable construction, despite polarizing styling and bracelet design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
40mm Automatic36mm
Coutura33.7mm
Power Reserve
40mm Automatic
Coutura
Water Resistance
40mm Automatic100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
40mm Automatic$659
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
33.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
40.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm Automatic
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
6N42
Type
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$450
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