Which is cheaper, the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Wildsider?

At MSRP the Venturian Wildsider is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $399 for the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Venturian Wildsider — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Venturian Wildsider.

What movement does the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar run compared to the Venturian Wildsider?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar runs a quartz caliber, while the Venturian Wildsider runs a solar (Epson).

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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsVenturian Wildsider

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Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

MSRP $399

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Venturian Wildsider

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MSRP $225

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D4 Meridian Solar42mm

Wildsider38mm

Power Reserve

D4 Meridian Solar—

Wildsider6h

Water Resistance

D4 Meridian Solar200m

Wildsider100m

MSRP

D4 Meridian Solar$399

Wildsider$225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Epson

Type

Quartz

Solar

Power Reserve

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$225

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