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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$279

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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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