Which is cheaper, the Casio GWF-D1000 or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $1,050 for the Casio GWF-D1000 — a $771 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Casio GWF-D1000 or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Casio GWF-D1000 wears larger at 53.3mm versus 42mm for the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar — a 11.3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Casio GWF-D1000 run compared to the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Casio GWF-D1000 runs a solar caliber, while the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar runs a quartz.

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Casio GWF-D1000vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Casio GWF-D1000

GWF-D1000

MSRP $1,050

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Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

MSRP $279

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GWF-D100053.3mm

DS4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

GWF-D1000—

DS4 Meridian Solar—

Water Resistance

GWF-D1000200m

DS4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

GWF-D1000$1,050

DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

53.3mm

42mm

Thickness

18mm

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

59.2mm

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless steel / Resin

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$279

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