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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$279

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What people say

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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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