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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$279

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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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