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Marloe Watch Company Solent TimervsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $399
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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.

From video reviewers

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar pairs a USA-assembled solar quartz movement with a matte blue dial offering strong legibility, delivering reliable everyday functionality across multiple case sizes (38mm and 42mm options). The watch combines 200m water resistance, scratch-resistant properties, and solid lume in an affordably priced package backed by a warranty.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Solent Timer$399
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$279
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