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Ferro Time Master 70vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Time Master 70
FerroTime Master 70
MSRP $685
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Time Master 7047mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Time Master 7040h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Time Master 7050m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Time Master 70$685
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
47mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$279

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What people say

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Ferro Time Master 70

The Ferro Time Master 70 is praised for its distinctive 1970s-inspired polygon case and visually striking silver dial with orange accents and unique lume colors. Owners appreciate the retro design with unique touches, clean dial, and lumed markers, along with the smooth winding of the Miyota 9039 movement. Its 39mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness, and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions contribute to comfortable wearability, further enhanced by a well-executed faux-single link bracelet featuring a practical on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro Time Master 70 highly for its retro design and comfortable wearability.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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