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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$388

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What people say

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Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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