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RZE AspirarevsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$279

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What people say

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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