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Vaer · R1 Oceanracer Chronograph

Vaer R1 Oceanracer Chronograph

$549Sold out

Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
Ceramic
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko VK63
Type
Hybrid

Seiko

Seiko's meca-quartz hybrid chronograph module combining quartz timekeeping accuracy with a mechanical chronograph module for a sweeping chronograph seconds hand. The VK63 features a date display at 4 o'clock and provides the satisfying mechanical pusher feel of a traditional chronograph at a fraction of the cost. Battery powered with approximately 3 years of life, it has become the movement of choice for affordable quartz chronographs.

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The Vaer R1 Oceanracer Chronograph is a hybrid watch, with a 42mm ceramic case, powered by the Seiko VK63 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $549.

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