Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

At MSRP the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $799 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury run compared to the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury runs a automatic caliber (Manufaktur Waldhoff 7780SW), while the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff MercuryvsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury

MSRP $799

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MSRP $549

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mercury41mm

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Power Reserve

Mercury40h

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver—

Water Resistance

Mercury—

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

MSRP

Mercury$799

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufaktur Waldhoff 7780SW

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$549

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