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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsVario Futurist

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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