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Seiko CouturavsVaer Design Navy Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $525
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coutura44mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Coutura40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Coutura100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Coutura$525
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V198

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$299

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What people say

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Seiko Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's wear-resistant metal treatments maintain their appearance over years of ownership. The watch is praised for its solar power and perpetual calendar features, with some owners finding its weight and appearance captivating. However, opinions on its styling are divided, with some finding it gaudy or too busy, while others consider it beautiful and a fun departure from minimalist designs. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the proprietary bracelet. One owner notes the solar power reserve requires constant light exposure. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable finish and useful solar and perpetual calendar complications, despite polarizing styling.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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