Vaer DS4 Solar Dive Watch for Men - Ocean Ready 20 ATM Solar Powered - Perpetual Time Keeping Sapphire Crystal (+/- 20 Seconds per Month) - Includes Two Quick-Change 20mm Straps - 42mm (Medium)

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar Dive Watch is stunning! The 42mm is perfect for my 7.5" wrist. The details are what really set it apart from other watches. In hand you first notice the solid feel and weight. The Anti-Reflective coating on the Sapphire Crystal show the depth of the dial and dimension of the applied indices. The aluminum bezel insert has a nice matte finish that doesn't leave fingerprints. The easy to grip bezel makes a satisfying 120 clicks as it smoothly ratchets around the dial. The solar panel dial has a subtle sunburst effect. Lume on this watch is amazing! In my photo it looks blue but in person it appears green. The twisted lyre lugs are brushed on the sides and polished on the top. Vaer is signed on the crown and buckle. Two comfortable high quality 20mm bands are included and have quick release spring bars that don't require a spring bar tool. My photos feature the Tropic strap. 200m water resistance and solar powered, this is an exceptional value. You won't be disappointed. This is my new favorite watch!

The rubber strap is very comfortable and the quality of the watch itself is excellent. It feels sturdy without being too heavy on the wrist. Turning the bezel feels satisfying and is perfectly aligned. The anti-reflective coating and applied indices are both value adds that make the watch pleasing to look at. Overall, this is a great everyday watch that you don't have to baby or worry about keeping time.

This is a great entry level diving watch from a great US based watch company. Vaer is a popular upstart micro-brand with several very cool watches. This DS4 Solar is one of their more affordable diving watches but for me has been a great introduction to the brand. Features I love include: - it has a bery reliable movement with a Solar battery, - it has a durable flat sapphire crystal, - it has a very legible watch face enclosed in a 42mm case that works well if you have larger than average wrists (I have 712-8 inch wrists wrists) - It includes 2 watch straps (one rubber and one cloth) - It has great lume for seeing intge dark - The watch price is great for the included feature set. *The DS4 Solar is normally around $300 but can often be found on sale for less than that on Amazon which in my opinion was quite a deal The only complaints that I have is the watch dial could be a little bit more colorful…if they added one or two stronger accent colors to the indices or the dial face it would really increase the aesthetic value of the DS4 Solar. Also the included straps are adequate however I like a little bit nicer one included. I purchased an upgraded chain link bracelet from the Vaer website for $120. I put it on to give this watch a little more of a classy look as you can see in tge pictures. I like this watch I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great starter watch, especially if they were interested in seeing how they liked the Vaer brand. This is an excellent Go Anywhere Do Anything (GADA) watch.

If you haven’t heard of Vaer, do yourself a favor and do some research. What they are doing right now is making some of the best dive and field watches for the price point you can buy. This DS4 is a perfect example of their craftsmanship in a no frills package. Classic dive style, with 200m water resistance, screw down crown and caseback, and with a sapphire crystal (good luck finding that at this price). The bezel action is crisp, indices all line up perfectly, the dial has a beautiful sunburst effect and with solar movement, it’s set and forget. The FKM rubber tropic strap is excellent quality, super pliable, and you get an extra nylon strap. The straps being quick change means you can add any strap you want easily. For this price, good luck finding a better dive watch anywhere! The two founders of Vaer are very involved in all facets of their operation and design and are doing some great work right now. This isn’t some big corporation pumping out mass produced pieces. This is a small operation making some great watches at reasonable prices you’d be hard pressed to find somewhere else. If you’re at all concerned about the origins of this watch, don’t be. The movement, the finishing, everything about this watch is top notch in every way. The Horween leather strap in the picture is from Vaer and is beautiful! The ridged FKM rubber strap is from StrapHabit, another small business doing top quality work.

This is my third VAER watch; my other two are USA assembly automatic watches. All three are great timekeeping pieces. I wanted the benefits of a quartz watch without the drawback of having to replace the battery every few years. VAER's DS4 dive watch was the answer. As with all quartz watches, timekeeping is superb. But the watch simply looks great on my wrist. The standard quick release tropic strap is comfortable and durable (I've used one for over a year with my other VAER watches.) VAER delivers impressive watches at reasonable prices; but don't let the price fool you. These watches are built to last and keep their beauty for years to come. Yes, you could spend a lot more in a similar watch but you would not get the satisfaction that you got your money's worth. VAER is always a sure bet.

If you purchase a Vaer watch you’ll be pleasantly surprised. At the quality and value you can get. The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar Dive Watch is their entry level dive watch. Vaer has three level of watches. There entry level with a Variety of high quality quartz movements. There medium level with a top of the lines Miyota automatic 9000 series movements. And there highest level with Swiss automatic movements. I purchased a D4 Atlantic - USA Solar 38mm when it first came out. Which means it was assembled in the United States. So it cost a little more than this one. I was so impressed it became my favorite watch. Later when Vaer introduced the Meridian 39mm Swiss GMT. I purchased one. And it became my first luxury watch and most favorite. One of the best features of this watch is the Lyre Lugs. They have a very aesthetically pleasing look. That looks great with straps. But even better with a bracelet. Vaer offers two levels of bracelets a standard bracelet and two premium stile bracelets. In my photos you can see how the bracelets can really enhance the aesthetics of this watch. The tolerance is tight and a little tricky to install. But with patients and practice. You’ll get the Spring bars properly installed. and be rewarded with a watch that looks fantastic on your wrist.

I have known the Vaer brand for some time now. I have not been asked to review this watch, but did receive a 30 % discount, and because of this discount I made the purchase. I am extremely happy with it. Very good quality, screw down crown, 200 meters of water resistance, and many other features. It is not an automatic, but a quartz watch. I like the attention to detail on this watch. The only issue I had with it are the straps. They are just average quality. I have a large wrist, and these straps don't fit well, so I put a good quality NATO on it, and the look is superb. Would I make the purchase again ? Yes, I would. It's a keeper. It's a nice looking watch, being all black. The rotating bezel is excellent, and all the numbers and indices line up correctly. The Lume is well above average. I've had it for about 1 week and it's had lots of wrist time. A keeper for my collection.

Was very happy initially with the watch until I went swimming with it on. After swimming in 5' of water I noticed moisture under the crystal and now have this fog from about the 9hr to 12hr over the dial. Will be returning and do not recommend.