Which is cheaper, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $530 for the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56.

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Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56

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MSRP $530

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

ds4-meridian-solar-38mm

MSRP $279

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-5640mm

DS4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-5640h

DS4 Meridian Solar40h

Water Resistance

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56100m

DS4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56$530

DS4 Meridian Solar$279

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Movement

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Caliber

ETA 251.264

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MSRP

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$279

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