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Spinnaker Dumas GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas GMT44mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Dumas GMT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Dumas GMT300m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Dumas GMT$399
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$279

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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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