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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
D4 Meridian Solar40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
D4 Meridian Solar200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
D4 Meridian Solar$399
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.18mm
10.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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