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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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