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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$279

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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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