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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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