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HELM MiyakovsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Miyako$375
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$399
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