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Tissot PR 100 Tour de FrancevsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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PR 100 Tour de France
TissotPR 100 Tour de France
MSRP $515
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Tissot PR 100 Tour de France

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France for its sleek design, precise quartz movement, and durable build, with some appreciating the yellow accents and unique strap details. However, the bicycle on the seconds hand is frequently described as gimmicky, and some find the watch expensive for a quartz model. One owner reported a bracelet disintegration and intermittent stopping issues. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France as a fun, stylish watch, with its unique design elements being a key draw despite some reservations about its value and specific components.

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.

From video reviewers

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar pairs a USA-assembled solar quartz movement with a matte blue dial offering strong legibility, delivering reliable everyday functionality across multiple case sizes (38mm and 42mm options). The watch combines 200m water resistance, scratch-resistant properties, and solid lume in an affordably priced package backed by a warranty.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PR 100 Tour de France40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
PR 100 Tour de France40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
PR 100 Tour de France100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
PR 100 Tour de France$515
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.26mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$279
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