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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$428

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What people say

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Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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