@@VaerWatches patiently waiting for my Korean c3 to come in though 😂 also, just for feedback purposes: I chose the Korean c3 vs the tradition because I felt that the dial was “flat” it didn’t have “layers/levels” as I like to call them. I loved the explorer feel though. If it had a deeper applied indices and a more muted black vs deep black, that would’ve been my choice! I might have to save up if you ever make it an automatic. Love what you guys are doing and what you stand for, keep it up fam 🔥
Ordered an Atlantic yesterday, found this presentation today. After watching, I’ve removed any possibility of second guessing the purchase, before even receiving the piece. You men seem to truly love and care about what you do, it’s always great to know I’ve put my money towards a product that has intention and care behind it.
"If you were in a zombie apocalypse, this is the watch you want on your wrist" Congrats R&R on a great new addition to the Vaer line. Nice to see a 38mm added :) Watched this vid with my A5 on
Thanks David! Glad that line caught your attention... haha - we're also very excited to bring a 38mm into the lineup, especially as a Diver which isn't particularly common these days. Glad to hear you're enjoying the A5, thanks for the comment and the support.
I just ordered mine (Arctic). Love the solar power and the design. This is now my FOURTH Vaer and is now part of my "unauthorized collection" (meaning one of the many watches I have purchased after saying I'm done buying) Ugh! I need another watch like a hole in the head (collection is WAY too large now) but I do really love all of them. You guys are really knocking it out of the park!
Thanks for the continued support - really means a lot. While I can't guarantee that we'll slow down on our plans to keep releasing cool new models, I can at least say that 1) anyone who's purchased more than 1 watch from us, has directly funded their own 2nd purchase, as we're independently run and financed, and use almost all our profit to make new and better watches. 2) Hopefully, if we reach our long-term goals for the company, many of our early models (which are created in quite small batches) will continue to hold, and even gain value as rarity/collector/brand appeal continues to increase overtime. All the best, we look forward to getting that D4 Arctic into your hands.
My D4 is coming this week:) I have 4 of their other watches. Great stuff. They are becoming my simple watch collection. Love the focus on veterans, US workers, outdoors, history, watchucation (watch + education), and the environment. My C3 and my Dirty Dozen watch are fabulous.
Leather might not be a great idea for diving, but a dive watch is excellent for backpacking and leather is absolutely great for that. A durable waterproof watch with solar charging and a unidirectional bezel is a no-brainer for me. Looks like I found my outdoor watch.
I just ordered mine and can’t wait to rock it. I’ve had my C3 for just a few weeks, loved it, and just had to take this next step. Amazing company and product.
Thanks Fred, we're honored to have your support. As you may know, the D4 assembly has been a bit delayed due to high demand and a bit of learning curve with our assembly team. We're excited to get you your watch, and also to get more of these D4 models out in the community.
I have several Vaer watches, including a D5 Atlantic, which I love. Ryan & Reagan continue to push the envelope for affordable quality. I ordered the D4 Atlantic Solar with a stainless bracelet. I can't wait to see it.
Thanks for the continued support Mark, means a lot. We appreciate the patience on the D4, and look forward to hearing your thoughts on it once it finally arrives.
I just got mine and I really like it. They even sent me an extra strap for a slight shipping delay. Very good customer service. This is my second VAER , the other being the field watch.
Bought a D7 Atlantic back in February and it runs about 10 seconds fast a day. I love this thing. I can’t wait for the bracelet upgrades you guys have planned. It would be super cool if existing owners could have the raised lume index dot added to their ceramic bezels. Thanks for the amazing timepiece, it has sparked many conversations with watch enthusiasts!
So glad to hear you're loving it! We do have some bracelet upgrades in the works as well. Unfortunately we dont' have a way to add a raise lume dot to existing bezels, though we're experimenting with potential bezel swap options for the future (maybe distant future).
@@VaerWatches if you ever had bezel swap option, TAKE MY MONEY RIGHT NOW. lol, you’ve already earned a customer for life. That would only add to the other purchases I’d make based off of future planned models. I’m for sure gonna pick up a GMT, hopefully with a date too ;), when they are available for pre-order/release. For sure getting a new bracelet when that comes out. I’m excited to see what’s in store for you as a company. Hats off to you gents for making quality timepieces at an affordable level for people. If you ever wanna test anything new for the product I own, I’m always available and willing to offer my detailed feedback to help shape the best product for enthusiasts as well as the more common person. God bless and stay healthy.
I like the Atlantic quite a lot,and hope to add it to my growing collection of Vaer Watches.I have been enjoying my version 2 A12.Just a wonderful watch,I am very pleased with it.Congratulations on your D4 Solar Dive Watch.
Love my Vaer field watch. It’s just perfect. Unassuming. Not flashy. Just classic. I’ve wanted a diver for a while, but I find the luxury brands a bit too flashy and just don’t want to spend $6000 or more. I had a nice B&R for a few years but ultimately sold it. I really like the Vaer aesthetic and design choices. I respect the thought going into the watches, the authentic lifestyle approach (as opposed to pretending we’re all deep see oil rig divers, astronauts or secret agents - with the hundreds of dollars per watch we end up paying for all the marketing of the luxury brands). I VERY nearly just bought a Vaer GMT automatic, but honestly, lovely at that is, I actually prefer the ease and accuracy of Quartz. So, with all that, this solar diver is perfect for me so I’ve just ordered one. And, after this last year of Covid, perhaps a Zombie apocalypse is coming! 😂
Another solid option in the lineup. Creative to see a solar dive watch from a microbrand. Maybe something to add alongside my zombie apocalypse choice Seiko Arnie. For the AI robot apocalypse that follows that. Great job guys and the rest of your team. I hope you also start considering more colorways for both this and your existing lineup.
Thanks for the comment Christian - more colorways are certainly in the works! We have a pretty broad product lineup for a small brand, so we need to be careful not to overextend ourselves, but based on a very strong initial response to the D4, you can expect some new designs coming soon.
I must admit, this watch is a beautiful and robust looking everyday timepiece. I love the functionality of the design and the sizing. Add a date window at the 6 o' clock and keep everything else the same, and I'll buy without another thought!
Wants: • 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown • solar quartz movement • 38-39mm case diameter • quick-disconnect straps/ bracelet • subdued, old-school looks • sub $500 price • US company You guys must have read my mind. I’ve ordered one. If I love it, then I may sell my Rolex and my Tudor, and leave the expensive-watch-addiction behind.
Well done lads, it's a wonderful enterprise you've embarked upon. One suggestion I'd make for future designs is the use of a box crystal for some of your vintage inspired watches. That would complete the look. And you don't have to use sapphire. Start out with acrylic to get a feel for whether that's what the market wants. If it's popular, you can then upgrade to sapphire. Anyway, wish you guys every success.
Bought your D7 a few weeks ago and I love it! Think I’m going to sell it and buy this. Solar fits my lifestyle a lot better Edit: Sold and ordered! Can’t wait to get this watch
Thanks Eugene, we're incredibly excited to get you your watch - as you've probably seen, D4 shipments have been delayed longer than we would have hoped (always some challenges for the technicians integrating a new design) but please let us know how the watch suits you.
I preordered one today. Very excited. Have had my c3 tradition on the wrist for a little over a week. Really liking what you are doing. One suggestion CALIFORNIA DIAL!!! in the 36 mm case please.
Ryan and I have both had the C3 Tradition on our wrists for over a year (funny that we have pretty close taste even within the Vaer lineup), and the addition of the D4 is in many ways, a chance for us to get something new on our wrist out in the water. I think the C3/D4 is a great combo. Great suggestion on the California dial, a Vaer C3 California would be a very very cool product concept.
Man these are slick. I know I'm shouting to the void here but one of these with a white arctic (sub seconds on atlantic rustle my jimmies for a quartz movement) face, matte ceramic bezel, and date window would check a lot of boxes. I know the field watch will have a date but having the bezel too is super handy.
I absolutely love your watches, they include the design features that I have been waiting for long: the 39 mm size for a solar watch and the easy removal of the bracelet with the simple addition of a lever. Now take the next step: ceramic bezel for your diver watches, titanium cases and bracelets, and a solar GMT, a GMT bezel only will do the trick. If you contact me, I'l give you an idea of a clasicc watch that NOBODY is doing right, many make some suboptimal copies that alwais disapoint.
Very well made design, the case finishing is amazing. Although I do not own any Vaer watches, in fact was an unknown brand to me till I stumbled on your previous vid. This a model I would go for if it were mechanical. I do avoid automatic watches when engaged in some activities like wood splitting despite the fact that the auto watch will stop getting power after fully winded. In all my 35+ years of watch collecting, am still amazed by the alive mechanism. Yes, at times that I do not wear a watch, a quartz might be a solution. Yes, I agree that the solar and the kinetic are by far more functional than the standard quartz and definitely in remote places with very little to no access to service centers, the solar is a great option.
Looks nice. There aren't a lot of options for Solar quartz dive watches - especially ones of both good quality, traditional appearance, and not cutting some corner like having a mineral crystal.
The markers aren’t centred correctly on your watches in 2 review videos I saw and yes because I’m very picky.The price in Canadian dollars it’s too expensive so finally. I was hyped after seen your own review but anyway I’ve change my mind.
Have ordered one thank you very nice will wear it along w my seiko Arnie, an ameican solar movement very cool looking forward looks like a strap monster
These look great, nice job guys. I'm digging the new case design and thanks for going with the 38/39mm (the smaller cases sizes are classic). Now I'm just trying to decide between the Arctic and Atlantic. Is it in my head, or does the lume on the Arctic seem a tiny bit stronger than the Atlantic in this video? Do you find the lume on one is better than the other in your real world experience? Finally, if the battery were to ever fail, is battery replacement on this watch as easy as a typical quartz watch?
Thanks for the comment Shane, glad you're digging the design. The battery replacement is straightforward and is as simple as the average quartz. Regarding the notes on lume, it should be pretty darn negligible - both lume applications are strong, though not X1-grade like our D5/D7 models. From my personal experience, I seem to notice the lume on the Old Radium designs a bit more (though I also wear a C3 Tradition as my daily watch). It's a tough call overall, both are selling very evenly. I'll probably wear the Arctic, because I like the vintage feel, and it's a bit more distinctive, but the Atlantic is an unquestionable classic that works with any strap/look. Tough decision overall!
I sure hope this serves my purposes I recently bought a Vaer watch for my self and it quit it is water resist -100meters. I do Art in mixed medium and need it for my work I believe in your product and have made purchases and gifted the others. Wind up watches in my youth never lasted more than say a 1/2 a year. Battery watches would work longer maybe a year or 2 the battery die and than it was nye impossible to get the battery replaced. I found the longer I kept it going the less likely I was to find a new battery. all that said, I am, at home in the ocean.
Just curious: your video states the D4 has an Epson VS22 solar-quartz movement, but my D4 Owner’s Manual states the watch uses a Seiko AS01 solar-quartz movement. Any clarification? Again, just curious. By the way, my Vaer D4 is beautiful AND rugged, accurate, and just what I was looking for.
Great job guys! Totally agree on your sweet spot comment. Love to see that you’re able to follow your passion and earn for living at the same time. Great to see you growing. Congrats!
Thanks Tom, appreciate the comment. It's been a journey, but definitely reaching a pretty fun stage of the business now, where we've got some wind in our sails, and can invest in models like the D4 that appeal to both hardcore watch folks, and the casual outdoorsman looking for something that's a good value at an affordable price.
Stoked to get ahold of my recently ordered D4. I have a smaller wrist and looking forward to the slightly smaller size than the D7 I have. Love the brand and all that it stands for. My Vaer collection is growing. The Horween leather straps are tits! 🤙🏼
We'd say that's actually debatable, as stainless steel will last a lot longer than rubber/plastic 😂. Regardless, G-Shock is definitely a great option for a lot of outdoorsmen, but it definitely won't wear as well with a suit as this.
Got to agree with Vaer. I'm a veteran and have worn out plastic on G-shocks and acrylic faces fairly quickly so bad that the watch could barely be used. Most quartz movements are so tough that if the movement is damaged by actual shock, you are dead (maybe a zombie got you).
Great question David, we did quite a bit of research on this topic and the results are highly variable. The short answer would be around 10 years - but we also found a lot of reports of solar watches keeping time for 20+ years on the original battery. The Epson in the D4 is high-torque, and the dial/hand length is relatively small, AND I know our team in the USA does a great job with pinion height/hand alignment, so the potential impact/wear/friction on the movement should be relatively low compared to larger/mass-produced solar watches. Kept in a drawer for 5 years would not be good for the battery, but I believe left undisturbed in ambient light it would keep running for a very very long time.
Thanks David, apologies for the confusion there - the reason for the different prices is the different options for the 2nd strap/bracelet. The base price for a Tropic strap + Nylon strap combo is $279. Adding the Bracelet as 2nd strap is $329, and adding the Horween leather is $359. Apologies for the confusion there - many people have brought this up, and we need to do a better job communicating how strap selections impact the price point.
A real man will wear it on a g-10 no matter where he goes.i saw somewhere this watch was going to be a 38mm when are you going to put out a titanium version?
It's taken me 56 years, but I've finally learned that the disposable society doesn't work. I'm at a point in my life where I want to buy simple, well designed, durable products that stand the test of time from aesthetics to functionality. So glad to see young people Ryan and Reagan understand that already. Phenomenal products at reasonable (not cheap) prices. Kudos
I got it. 10.6. I didn’t understand the case back being sapphire but I was tired. On another note, It’s just hard to believe that the case with domed crystal is 10.6mm thick so I was trying to verify that. That’s thin. I like it. Thanks
죄송하지만 구매 안 하시는 걸 추천드립니다. 리뷰영상에 C3 시계 Vaer Watches 공홈을 통해 직구했습니다. Vaer Watches 쪽의 실수로 인보이스 상 $1500로 기재되어 통관에 문제가 생겼습니다. 당연히 Vaer Watches 쪽에 인보이스 수정요청하였고, 수정하여 보내준 다는 답변 이메일로 받았습니다. 일주일이 넘도록 어떤 피드백도 없다가, 갑자기 환불해줄테니 다시 보내던지 파기하던지 하라는 황당한 답변을 받았습니다. 형 생일선물로 주문한 거였는데, 완전히 망쳤네요. 이 업체 기본적인 고객응대 시스템도 갖춰져 있지 않은 업체입니다. 게다가 공홈 어디에서도 전화번호를 찾을 수가 없어 오직 이메일로 문의해야 만 합니다. 하지만 이메일 문의도 거의 답변 받기 힘들고, 간단한 답변도 시간이 너무 걸립니다. 이 시계 주문한게 제 직구 경험 중 최악이었네요. 다른 분들은 피보지 마시길…
Absolutely stoked that this is a 38
Awesome to hear that you approve of the sizing. We're incredibly excited about this one.
@@VaerWatches patiently waiting for my Korean c3 to come in though 😂 also, just for feedback purposes: I chose the Korean c3 vs the tradition because I felt that the dial was “flat” it didn’t have “layers/levels” as I like to call them. I loved the explorer feel though. If it had a deeper applied indices and a more muted black vs deep black, that would’ve been my choice! I might have to save up if you ever make it an automatic. Love what you guys are doing and what you stand for, keep it up fam 🔥
Ordered an Atlantic yesterday, found this presentation today. After watching, I’ve removed any possibility of second guessing the purchase, before even receiving the piece. You men seem to truly love and care about what you do, it’s always great to know I’ve put my money towards a product that has intention and care behind it.
Love that you're using solar movements! Wishing this D4 had a date option.
"If you were in a zombie apocalypse, this is the watch you want on your wrist"
Congrats R&R on a great new addition to the Vaer line. Nice to see a 38mm added :) Watched this vid with my A5 on
Thanks David! Glad that line caught your attention... haha - we're also very excited to bring a 38mm into the lineup, especially as a Diver which isn't particularly common these days. Glad to hear you're enjoying the A5, thanks for the comment and the support.
I just ordered mine (Arctic). Love the solar power and the design. This is now my FOURTH Vaer and is now part of my "unauthorized collection" (meaning one of the many watches I have purchased after saying I'm done buying) Ugh! I need another watch like a hole in the head (collection is WAY too large now) but I do really love all of them. You guys are really knocking it out of the park!
Thanks for the continued support - really means a lot. While I can't guarantee that we'll slow down on our plans to keep releasing cool new models, I can at least say that 1) anyone who's purchased more than 1 watch from us, has directly funded their own 2nd purchase, as we're independently run and financed, and use almost all our profit to make new and better watches. 2) Hopefully, if we reach our long-term goals for the company, many of our early models (which are created in quite small batches) will continue to hold, and even gain value as rarity/collector/brand appeal continues to increase overtime. All the best, we look forward to getting that D4 Arctic into your hands.
My D4 is coming this week:) I have 4 of their other watches. Great stuff. They are becoming my simple watch collection. Love the focus on veterans, US workers, outdoors, history, watchucation (watch + education), and the environment. My C3 and my Dirty Dozen watch are fabulous.
Leather might not be a great idea for diving, but a dive watch is excellent for backpacking and leather is absolutely great for that. A durable waterproof watch with solar charging and a unidirectional bezel is a no-brainer for me. Looks like I found my outdoor watch.
Just bought my first watch from you guys. the Blue 38mm solar with the gold writing and hands. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
I just ordered mine and can’t wait to rock it. I’ve had my C3 for just a few weeks, loved it, and just had to take this next step. Amazing company and product.
Thanks Fred, we're honored to have your support. As you may know, the D4 assembly has been a bit delayed due to high demand and a bit of learning curve with our assembly team. We're excited to get you your watch, and also to get more of these D4 models out in the community.
@@VaerWatches Thanks again guys!
I have several Vaer watches, including a D5 Atlantic, which I love. Ryan & Reagan continue to push the envelope for affordable quality. I ordered the D4 Atlantic Solar with a stainless bracelet. I can't wait to see it.
Thanks for the continued support Mark, means a lot. We appreciate the patience on the D4, and look forward to hearing your thoughts on it once it finally arrives.
I just got mine and I really like it. They even sent me an extra strap for a slight shipping delay. Very good customer service. This is my second VAER , the other being the field watch.
This is exactly what I was looking for in a weekend watch.
Thanks, completely agree - though personally, I'll probably be wearing it through the week as well :)
Bought a D7 Atlantic back in February and it runs about 10 seconds fast a day. I love this thing. I can’t wait for the bracelet upgrades you guys have planned. It would be super cool if existing owners could have the raised lume index dot added to their ceramic bezels. Thanks for the amazing timepiece, it has sparked many conversations with watch enthusiasts!
So glad to hear you're loving it! We do have some bracelet upgrades in the works as well. Unfortunately we dont' have a way to add a raise lume dot to existing bezels, though we're experimenting with potential bezel swap options for the future (maybe distant future).
@@VaerWatches if you ever had bezel swap option, TAKE MY MONEY RIGHT NOW. lol, you’ve already earned a customer for life. That would only add to the other purchases I’d make based off of future planned models. I’m for sure gonna pick up a GMT, hopefully with a date too ;), when they are available for pre-order/release. For sure getting a new bracelet when that comes out. I’m excited to see what’s in store for you as a company. Hats off to you gents for making quality timepieces at an affordable level for people. If you ever wanna test anything new for the product I own, I’m always available and willing to offer my detailed feedback to help shape the best product for enthusiasts as well as the more common person. God bless and stay healthy.
I like the aluminum bezel especially with the 38mm case. Very old school and fits well.
Thanks, 100% agree.
I like the Atlantic quite a lot,and hope to add it to my growing collection of Vaer Watches.I have been enjoying my version 2 A12.Just a wonderful watch,I am very pleased with it.Congratulations on your D4 Solar Dive Watch.
Love my Vaer field watch. It’s just perfect. Unassuming. Not flashy. Just classic. I’ve wanted a diver for a while, but I find the luxury brands a bit too flashy and just don’t want to spend $6000 or more. I had a nice B&R for a few years but ultimately sold it. I really like the Vaer aesthetic and design choices. I respect the thought going into the watches, the authentic lifestyle approach (as opposed to pretending we’re all deep see oil rig divers, astronauts or secret agents - with the hundreds of dollars per watch we end up paying for all the marketing of the luxury brands). I VERY nearly just bought a Vaer GMT automatic, but honestly, lovely at that is, I actually prefer the ease and accuracy of Quartz. So, with all that, this solar diver is perfect for me so I’ve just ordered one. And, after this last year of Covid, perhaps a Zombie apocalypse is coming! 😂
Another solid option in the lineup. Creative to see a solar dive watch from a microbrand. Maybe something to add alongside my zombie apocalypse choice Seiko Arnie. For the AI robot apocalypse that follows that.
Great job guys and the rest of your team. I hope you also start considering more colorways for both this and your existing lineup.
Thanks for the comment Christian - more colorways are certainly in the works! We have a pretty broad product lineup for a small brand, so we need to be careful not to overextend ourselves, but based on a very strong initial response to the D4, you can expect some new designs coming soon.
You guys have the right mindset on your lineup.
Crushing on the D4 and its thoughtful design and functionality. Wonderful job with this one gentlemen!
WOW, I think I need that D4 Arctic to go with my D5 Arctic!!!! Such a Gorgeous watch.....Still Loving my D5 Arctic, and C5 Heritage.....
Thanks Sonny! Glad to know you're enjoying your "vintage" Vaer collection.
Excellant brand of watches for the out side activities.
That polished edge of the case makes a huggee difference, love the finishing
Appreciate the comment Colin - and yes, it really does elevate the case design to the next level - definitely something to behold in person.
D4 Solar watches were sold out. When you will have those in stock?
Looks like I'll be buying my second Vaer! Well done gents... you keep raising the bar!
I must admit, this watch is a beautiful and robust looking everyday timepiece. I love the functionality of the design and the sizing.
Add a date window at the 6 o' clock and keep everything else the same, and I'll buy without another thought!
Wants:
• 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown
• solar quartz movement
• 38-39mm case diameter
• quick-disconnect straps/ bracelet
• subdued, old-school looks
• sub $500 price
• US company
You guys must have read my mind. I’ve ordered one. If I love it, then I may sell my Rolex and my Tudor, and leave the expensive-watch-addiction behind.
Love the vintage diver look on this one! Good job guys
Thanks Rob! We love the sizing and aesthetics of the 60s and 70s Divers, glad to see other folks also appreciate those designs.
Well done lads, it's a wonderful enterprise you've embarked upon. One suggestion I'd make for future designs is the use of a box crystal for some of your vintage inspired watches. That would complete the look. And you don't have to use sapphire. Start out with acrylic to get a feel for whether that's what the market wants. If it's popular, you can then upgrade to sapphire. Anyway, wish you guys every success.
Bought your D7 a few weeks ago and I love it! Think I’m going to sell it and buy this. Solar fits my lifestyle a lot better
Edit: Sold and ordered! Can’t wait to get this watch
Thanks Eugene, we're incredibly excited to get you your watch - as you've probably seen, D4 shipments have been delayed longer than we would have hoped (always some challenges for the technicians integrating a new design) but please let us know how the watch suits you.
You guys killed it with your perfect all around / outdoors watch. Seriously hit the nail on the head with your company. Stoked for mine to come in
I preordered one today. Very excited. Have had my c3 tradition on the wrist for a little over a week. Really liking what you are doing. One suggestion CALIFORNIA DIAL!!! in the 36 mm case please.
Ryan and I have both had the C3 Tradition on our wrists for over a year (funny that we have pretty close taste even within the Vaer lineup), and the addition of the D4 is in many ways, a chance for us to get something new on our wrist out in the water. I think the C3/D4 is a great combo. Great suggestion on the California dial, a Vaer C3 California would be a very very cool product concept.
I love my D5, and I'm looking forward to my D4!
Please save me a D4 Atlantic .. the video convinced me that this needs to be my next Vaer watch.
As someone who's purchased two Vaer watches, if I didn't already have a solar diver I would consider purchasing this one.
The case is really interesting… somehow look like speedmaster a little bit… it’s really cool for dive watch
Good eye - the vintage Omega case language was definitely a major inspiration, definitely adds an incredible on-wrist look.
Man these are slick. I know I'm shouting to the void here but one of these with a white arctic (sub seconds on atlantic rustle my jimmies for a quartz movement) face, matte ceramic bezel, and date window would check a lot of boxes. I know the field watch will have a date but having the bezel too is super handy.
I absolutely love your watches, they include the design features that I have been waiting for long: the 39 mm size for a solar watch and the easy removal of the bracelet with the simple addition of a lever. Now take the next step: ceramic bezel for your diver watches, titanium cases and bracelets, and a solar GMT, a GMT bezel only will do the trick. If you contact me, I'l give you an idea of a clasicc watch that NOBODY is doing right, many make some suboptimal copies that alwais disapoint.
Very well made design, the case finishing is amazing. Although I do not own any Vaer watches, in fact was an unknown brand to me till I stumbled on your previous vid. This a model I would go for if it were mechanical. I do avoid automatic watches when engaged in some activities like wood splitting despite the fact that the auto watch will stop getting power after fully winded. In all my 35+ years of watch collecting, am still amazed by the alive mechanism. Yes, at times that I do not wear a watch, a quartz might be a solution. Yes, I agree that the solar and the kinetic are by far more functional than the standard quartz and definitely in remote places with very little to no access to service centers, the solar is a great option.
I guess you need to look at the D5 or D7 then, if you want mechanical......
I will have to find a used one, but I love it!! It's perfect.
I bought the old radium version I wish that had longer-lasting lume otherwise its beautiful watch
Can you do a video showing the straightlink bracelet on wrist for all the current models?
Looks nice. There aren't a lot of options for Solar quartz dive watches - especially ones of both good quality, traditional appearance, and not cutting some corner like having a mineral crystal.
The markers aren’t centred correctly on your watches in 2 review videos I saw and yes because I’m very picky.The price in Canadian dollars it’s too expensive so finally. I was hyped after seen your own review but anyway I’ve change my mind.
Have ordered one thank you very nice will wear it along w my seiko Arnie, an ameican solar movement very cool looking forward looks like a strap monster
Awesome thanks for the support William, excited to be able to get your watch to you.
Next purchase. I love my S5 !!
Awesome, very happy to hear that.
Being a tall fella with narrow wrists, this might be a great size. Also, this model resembles a 40yo diver my brother still wears.
These look great, nice job guys. I'm digging the new case design and thanks for going with the 38/39mm (the smaller cases sizes are classic). Now I'm just trying to decide between the Arctic and Atlantic. Is it in my head, or does the lume on the Arctic seem a tiny bit stronger than the Atlantic in this video? Do you find the lume on one is better than the other in your real world experience? Finally, if the battery were to ever fail, is battery replacement on this watch as easy as a typical quartz watch?
Thanks for the comment Shane, glad you're digging the design. The battery replacement is straightforward and is as simple as the average quartz. Regarding the notes on lume, it should be pretty darn negligible - both lume applications are strong, though not X1-grade like our D5/D7 models. From my personal experience, I seem to notice the lume on the Old Radium designs a bit more (though I also wear a C3 Tradition as my daily watch). It's a tough call overall, both are selling very evenly. I'll probably wear the Arctic, because I like the vintage feel, and it's a bit more distinctive, but the Atlantic is an unquestionable classic that works with any strap/look. Tough decision overall!
I sure hope this serves my purposes I recently bought a Vaer watch for my self and it quit it is water resist -100meters. I do Art in mixed medium and need it for my work I believe in your product and have made purchases and gifted the others. Wind up watches in my youth never lasted more than say a 1/2 a year. Battery watches would work longer maybe a year or 2 the battery die and than it was nye impossible to get the battery replaced. I found the longer I kept it going the less likely I was to find a new battery. all that said, I am, at home in the ocean.
That deep etched case back is DAMN fine...
Great size! This one looks to be a winner Vaer!
Thanks Jim! The response thus far has been very strong, which is exciting for the future of D4 line.
I have the A7 Navy Swiss made in Switzerland and it's worth every dollar I paid for it!!!
Awesome, very happy to hear that.
When you say “cotter pins” for the bracelets, do you mean “pin and collar”?
Just curious: your video states the D4 has an Epson VS22 solar-quartz movement, but my D4 Owner’s Manual states the watch uses a Seiko AS01 solar-quartz movement. Any clarification? Again, just curious.
By the way, my Vaer D4 is beautiful AND rugged, accurate, and just what I was looking for.
Any plans to release the premium jubilee bracelet for D4? As I see on your website under Accessories, the current one is not compatible with D4...
38mm is a good size. I like it, and ordering one.
Thanks Denis, we look forward getting your watch assembled and shipped out to you as soon as possible... please be patient :)
What’s the difference between this and the DS4 variant?
Waw, take my money, mate!🇧🇷
Great job guys! Totally agree on your sweet spot comment. Love to see that you’re able to follow your passion and earn for living at the same time. Great to see you growing. Congrats!
Thanks Tom, appreciate the comment. It's been a journey, but definitely reaching a pretty fun stage of the business now, where we've got some wind in our sails, and can invest in models like the D4 that appeal to both hardcore watch folks, and the casual outdoorsman looking for something that's a good value at an affordable price.
Any idea when the D4 will be back in stock?
Stoked to get ahold of my recently ordered D4. I have a smaller wrist and looking forward to the slightly smaller size than the D7 I have. Love the brand and all that it stands for. My Vaer collection is growing. The Horween leather straps are tits! 🤙🏼
Watch looks awesome but the true zombie apocalypse watch is *really* a solar G-Shock. 😁. But seriously, this looks great, well done.
We'd say that's actually debatable, as stainless steel will last a lot longer than rubber/plastic 😂. Regardless, G-Shock is definitely a great option for a lot of outdoorsmen, but it definitely won't wear as well with a suit as this.
@@VaerWatches Fair enough. When I need to wear a suit during the zombie apocalypse, I'll look for the D4. :P
Got to agree with Vaer. I'm a veteran and have worn out plastic on G-shocks and acrylic faces fairly quickly so bad that the watch could barely be used. Most quartz movements are so tough that if the movement is damaged by actual shock, you are dead (maybe a zombie got you).
What's the expected life of the battery/capacitor?
Great question David, we did quite a bit of research on this topic and the results are highly variable. The short answer would be around 10 years - but we also found a lot of reports of solar watches keeping time for 20+ years on the original battery. The Epson in the D4 is high-torque, and the dial/hand length is relatively small, AND I know our team in the USA does a great job with pinion height/hand alignment, so the potential impact/wear/friction on the movement should be relatively low compared to larger/mass-produced solar watches. Kept in a drawer for 5 years would not be good for the battery, but I believe left undisturbed in ambient light it would keep running for a very very long time.
Looks great. Want to order one but parts of the site say $279 and the product page says $329. What is the price?
Thanks David, apologies for the confusion there - the reason for the different prices is the different options for the 2nd strap/bracelet. The base price for a Tropic strap + Nylon strap combo is $279. Adding the Bracelet as 2nd strap is $329, and adding the Horween leather is $359. Apologies for the confusion there - many people have brought this up, and we need to do a better job communicating how strap selections impact the price point.
A real man will wear it on a g-10 no matter where he goes.i saw somewhere this watch was going to be a 38mm when are you going to put out a titanium version?
Thanks Marshall, no immediate plans for titanium but it's definitely something we'd like to test out for next year.
Can’t wait to get one
WELP! Found my next purchase.
It's taken me 56 years, but I've finally learned that the disposable society doesn't work. I'm at a point in my life where I want to buy simple, well designed, durable products that stand the test of time from aesthetics to functionality. So glad to see young people Ryan and Reagan understand that already. Phenomenal products at reasonable (not cheap) prices. Kudos
A date complication would make this the perfect watch.
Your specs as far as watch case thickness is a bit confusing.
Happy to clarify! What specifically is confusing?
I got it. 10.6. I didn’t understand the case back being sapphire but I was tired. On another note, It’s just hard to believe that the case with domed crystal is 10.6mm thick so I was trying to verify that. That’s thin. I like it. Thanks
죄송하지만 구매 안 하시는 걸 추천드립니다. 리뷰영상에 C3 시계 Vaer Watches 공홈을 통해 직구했습니다.
Vaer Watches 쪽의 실수로 인보이스 상 $1500로 기재되어 통관에 문제가 생겼습니다. 당연히 Vaer Watches 쪽에 인보이스 수정요청하였고, 수정하여 보내준 다는 답변 이메일로 받았습니다. 일주일이 넘도록 어떤 피드백도 없다가, 갑자기 환불해줄테니 다시 보내던지 파기하던지 하라는 황당한 답변을 받았습니다.
형 생일선물로 주문한 거였는데, 완전히 망쳤네요. 이 업체 기본적인 고객응대 시스템도 갖춰져 있지 않은 업체입니다. 게다가 공홈 어디에서도 전화번호를 찾을 수가 없어 오직 이메일로 문의해야 만 합니다. 하지만 이메일 문의도 거의 답변 받기 힘들고, 간단한 답변도 시간이 너무 걸립니다.
이 시계 주문한게 제 직구 경험 중 최악이었네요. 다른 분들은 피보지 마시길…
more eco ugh......