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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$399

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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.

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