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Citizen Promaster AqualandvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Aqualand46mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Aqualand40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Aqualand200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Promaster Aqualand
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug Width
21.55mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J250
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Aqualand

The Citizen Promaster Aqualand is praised for its accurate depth gauge, outstanding legibility, and vibrant lume that charges fast and lights up strong. Reviewers note the solar-powered Eco-Drive movement with a power reserve indicator and ±15 seconds per month accuracy, while one owner highlights its comfortable wearability despite its large size. The chronograph cannot be used simultaneously with dive mode, and the second hand did not always land correctly on the minute/second track. The Citizen Promaster Aqualand features an electronic depth sensor and a 50-minute chronograph. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Aqualand highly for its functional dive features and excellent visibility at the price.

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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