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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
D4 Meridian Solar40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
D4 Meridian Solar200m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
D4 Meridian Solar$399
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.18mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$499

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What people say

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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