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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.77mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$279

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What people say

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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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