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Vaer TraditionvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tradition36mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Tradition40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Tradition100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Tradition$179
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tan
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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