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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$920

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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 Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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