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Vaer D4 Meridian SolarvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
D4 Meridian Solar40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
D4 Meridian Solar200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
D4 Meridian Solar$399
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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