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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
8.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$279

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

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.

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