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Phoibos Eagle Ray DatevsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray Date40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray Date40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray Date200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Eagle Ray Date$480
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$279

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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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