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Momentum Splash EclipsevsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

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Momentum Splash Eclipse

The Momentum Splash Eclipse is praised by an owner for its versatility, fitting well for everyday and business-casual wear. However, one forum user found the 38mm size to be a good universal fit but noted overall quality and QC issues, such as a poorly fitted case back, made the watch overpriced at $200. Overall, owners find the Momentum Splash Eclipse a versatile watch for daily wear, though concerns exist regarding its build quality and value proposition.

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

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Splash Eclipse38mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Splash Eclipse40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Splash Eclipse200m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Splash Eclipse$219
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Epson VS22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$399
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