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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$279

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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