Which is cheaper, the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

At MSRP the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $285 for the Venturian Daytripper — a $6 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Venturian Daytripper — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Venturian Daytripper.

What movement does the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar run compared to the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar runs a quartz caliber, while the Venturian Daytripper runs a solar (Seiko VS22).

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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsVenturian Daytripper

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Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

MSRP $279

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Venturian Daytripper

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DS4 Meridian Solar42mm

Daytripper39mm

Power Reserve

DS4 Meridian Solar—

Daytripper144h

Water Resistance

DS4 Meridian Solar200m

Daytripper30m

MSRP

DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Daytripper$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

Super Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko VS22

Type

Quartz

Solar

Power Reserve

144h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$279

$285

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