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Tissot Chrono LvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono L42mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono L40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chrono L100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Chrono L$475
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
10.97mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Arabic
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$399

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What people say

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Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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