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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsNorqain Wild ONE JP 42mm

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Wild ONE JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE JP 42mm
MSRP $5,593

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Wild ONE JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Wild ONE JP 42mm70h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Wild ONE JP 42mm200m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Wild ONE JP 42mm$5,593

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Navy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$5,593

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE JP 42mm is praised for its innovative NORTEQ carbon composite case, which makes it exceptionally light at 84 grams and durable, housing a reliable, chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and lightweight wearability, excellent legibility due to X1 Super-LumiNova on hands and markers, and a layered dial with a repeating double-N logo pattern. The watch offers 200m water resistance and shock absorption, making it suitable for active wear. However, its 49.4mm lug-to-lug length means it is not a compact watch, and its busy dial and strap patterns are seen as potentially narrowing its appeal, with a suggestion that less ornamentation could lead to a more refined aesthetic. The luxury price of US$7,450 is noted as a significant factor.

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