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Formex Stratos UTCvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratos UTC41mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Stratos UTC42h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Stratos UTC100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Stratos UTC$4,663
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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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