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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$279

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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 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.

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