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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsZelos Artemis

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
D4 Meridian Solar200m
Artemis50m
MSRP
D4 Meridian Solar$399
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.18mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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