Edox Delfin DatevsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Edox Delfin Date at true scale

Delfin Date

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar at true scale

D4 Meridian Solar

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$875

$429

lowest

Movement

Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
10.3mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$429
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Edox Delfin Date

Owners widely praise the Edox Delfin Date for its vintage aesthetic and versatile wearability. Some reviewers note an attractive monochromatic, tactical appeal, though one owner found the dial text disruptive. The watch is 43mm and features applied hour markers with SuperLuminova X1. One owner found the watch too large and its lume weak. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Edox Delfin Date for its vintage styling and solid dive watch design.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, with many noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant case suitable for daily wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solar-powered quartz movement, sapphire crystal, and AR coating as key features. The watch is lauded for its attractive design, with specific mentions of great colorways and the pop of gilt hands. However, a common point of contention among owners is the alignment of the second hand, which some find to be a significant flaw despite the brand's assurance that it is within normal tolerances for quartz movements. The steel bracelet has also been described as a disappointment by some, with sharp edges and a cheap feel, though alternative strap options are noted to improve wearability. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and value proposition, with the solar movement and durable build being the primary drivers of satisfaction.