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Sternglas MarusvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Marus$485
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminova grün
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$349

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

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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