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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$279

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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