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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsZelos Nova 37

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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