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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar HikervsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$3,550

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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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