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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar HikervsVaer Tradition

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DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
Tradition100m
MSRP
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$179

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What people say

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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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