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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsWilliam Wood Dunkirk Watch

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Dunkirk Watch
William WoodDunkirk Watch
MSRP $3,995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Dunkirk Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Dunkirk Watch40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Dunkirk Watch50m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Dunkirk Watch$3,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220 Premium Top Grade
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,995

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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.

William Wood Dunkirk Watch

The William Wood Dunkirk Watch is noted for its unique dial design, inspired by engine order telegraphs and ship telegraphs, which some find emphasizes historical application over precise time-telling. Reviewers highlight its striking CuSn8 bronze case with red "pipes" and red lume, though one source found the red accents slightly jarring against the bronze. The 42mm watch, powered by a Sellita SW200 Top Grade movement, is limited to 600 pieces and priced around $5,200 USD. While legibility is maintained despite the unconventional dial, one owner finds the price difficult to justify. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the William Wood Dunkirk Watch's distinctive historical inspiration and unique aesthetic, though some question its value proposition.

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