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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
D4 Meridian Solar200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
D4 Meridian Solar$399
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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