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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVaer Tradition

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

1 specs
Thickness
10.4mm
8.4mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Tan

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$179

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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