Swatch Blue GridvsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Swatch Blue Grid at true scale

Blue Grid

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver at true scale

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Diameter

43mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

30m

200m

highest

MSRP

$210

lowest

$549

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

8 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12.67mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$549
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Swatch Blue Grid

Owners praise the Swatch Blue Grid's compellingly elegant design for its price, with one owner highlighting the blue rubber strap as a good match for suits. Another owner found the Swatch Blue Grid suitable as a formal watch and adapted it for everyday business wear with a black strap. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Blue Grid highly for its elegant design and value as a formal or business watch.

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver for its value, citing features like a sapphire crystal, AR coating, and solar movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive design, with specific mentions of the two-tone blue and black dial, sunburst dial, and contrasting minute hand. The 39mm case is generally considered comfortable, particularly for a 7-inch wrist, and the bezel action is satisfying. Some owners report excellent lume and a solid anti-reflective coating on the crystal. However, one owner notes the watch appears large and questions its wearability on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver highly for its strong value proposition and attractive aesthetic.