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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsVaer Tradition

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Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
6.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
MNL.04
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$179

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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