Published matchup

DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker vs Bull Shark V2 vs Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

Jun 8, 2026View spec sheet

The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker at true scale

DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2 at true scale

Bull Shark V2

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic at true scale

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47mm

51mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

50m

MSRP

$349

lowest

$495

$350

Movement

Solar

Miyota 9039

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$495
$350

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

The discussion

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