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Resco Stainless RedvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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What people say

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Resco Stainless Red

Owners report mixed experiences with Resco's customer service and product durability. One owner encountered issues with crown threading and a subsequent partial refund, while another experienced rust near the crown on a different model, which the company attributed to normal wear. However, another owner praised the brand's durability and customer service after a severe accident. The Resco Stainless Red features a 44mm case and 200m water resistance. Overall, owners are split on the brand's service and product resilience, with some praising durability and others encountering specific issues.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless Red44mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Stainless Red
D4 Meridian Solar
Water Resistance
Stainless Red200m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Stainless Red$1,105
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,105
$399
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