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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Green

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$349

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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