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Vaer DS4 Meridian SolarvsZelos Swordfish 3

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DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
DS4 Meridian Solar$279
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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