Which is cheaper, the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $549 for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a $20 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz caliber, while the Zelos Helmsman 3 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar DivervsZelos Helmsman 3

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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MSRP $549

Zelos Helmsman 3

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MSRP $529

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver40h

Helmsman 340h

Water Resistance

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

13.18mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

40mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$529

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