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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$279

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What people say

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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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