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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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