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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$279

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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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