Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vaer Design Navy Solar at true scale

Design Navy Solar

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz at true scale

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

41mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$319

$218

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 2070

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 2070

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$218
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Reviews

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer Design Navy Solar for its elegant and clean design, with many finding it very comfortable and wearable. The watch is noted for its good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and bright lume. One owner highlights the domed sapphire glass as enhancing its vintage appeal, while another appreciates the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. The Vaer Design Navy Solar is also recognized for keeping great time. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

The Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz is widely praised for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size found comfortable by many owners. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers that add unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is not exceptional, and one commenter found the unpainted logo appeared unfinished, though Vario described it as a stealth design choice. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited but acceptable for the price, and the quartz movement is audible to some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent case finishing and value proposition.

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