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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black AutomaticvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$279

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

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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