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Vaer Calendar FieldvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Calendar Field36mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Calendar Field40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Calendar Field100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Calendar Field$189
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$399

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What people say

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Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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