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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
6.4mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
MNL.04
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$279

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What people say

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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

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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