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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$279

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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