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RZE UTD-8000vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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

UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$299

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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