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Sternglas Naos XSvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XS33mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Naos XS
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos XS50m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Naos XS$247
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
42mm
Thickness
6mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$279

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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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