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Traska The ChronographvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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The Chronograph
TraskaThe Chronograph
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Chronograph40mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Chronograph45h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Chronograph75m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Chronograph
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0.3mm
13.18mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
75m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399

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What people say

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Traska The Chronograph

Traska The Chronograph owners widely praise the hardened stainless steel case for its durability, with one noting it remained in great condition after three years of wear. The bracelet is also commended for its snug fit, lack of stiffness or rattle, and the convenience of its on-the-fly clasp. One owner notes the watch wears larger. Overall, Traska The Chronograph owners rate the watch highly for its durable case and comfortable, convenient bracelet.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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