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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
14.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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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