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Makydo Mystic BluevsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
27mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
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