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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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