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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus BluevsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Blue$695
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$279

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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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