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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$279

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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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