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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsWolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Skindiver II Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver II Automatic
MSRP $579

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Skindiver II Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Skindiver II Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Skindiver II Automatic200m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Skindiver II Automatic$579

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$579

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic for its retro aesthetic, comfortable 40mm wearability, and legible dial with faux patina, with the brushed finish, drilled lugs, and included Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap being highlighted. The watch features a Citizen/Miyota 8315 movement, adjusted in France to ±15 seconds per day, offering a 60-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance with a box sapphire crystal. Some owners note the 20mm strap size as potentially problematic, and Wolbrook's policy of not honoring the warranty on resold watches is a significant criticism. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic highly for its compelling retro design and solid build at its price point.

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