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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$428

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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 NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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