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Slow Watches Slow Round-SvsVaer Tradition

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Slow Watches Slow Round-S

The Slow Watches Slow Round-S is praised by owners for its small 34mm case size and unique day/night dial representation. Some owners find the proportions well-suited for a 6.5" wrist, with differing opinions on whether it is the ideal size or slightly small but not excessively so. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Slow Round-S for its compact dimensions and distinctive dial design.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Slow Round-S34mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Slow Round-S
Tradition
Water Resistance
Slow Round-S100m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Slow Round-S$280
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
8.25mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tan

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515.24
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$179
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