Which is cheaper, the Galo Enamel or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $282 for the Galo Enamel — a $3 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Enamel or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Enamel — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Enamel or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Galo Enamel.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Enamel or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Galo Enamel carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar.

What movement does the Galo Enamel run compared to the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Galo Enamel runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar runs a quartz.

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Galo EnamelvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Galo Enamel

enamel

MSRP $282

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

ds4-meridian-solar-38mm

MSRP $279

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Enamel38.5mm

DS4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

Enamel41h

DS4 Meridian Solar40h

Water Resistance

Enamel100m

DS4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

Enamel$282

DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$279

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