Vaer R1 Oceanracer: Under $400 and Built in the USA

Current Version Here: vaer-watches.sjv.io/E0XRb4 Vaer started around the same time as this channel, making minimalist field watches for surfers with properly guaranteed water resistance. Their new R1 Ocean Racer is a vintage-inspired racing chronograph with a case that’s the closest thing to a Speedmaster I’ve seen outside of Omega, and it comes in at just $399, or $469 on the bracelet. In this review I cover the design, the specs, the bracelet, how it wears on my 7.2" wrist, and the two things I’d change: the 24-hour subdial and the missing date. Is this a bargain at $469? Do you like the meca-quartz chronograph? Does it need a date, or am I on my own there? Let me know in the comments. Specs Case: 42mm (38mm also available) Lug to lug: 48.5mm Thickness: 12mm Lug width: 20mm Water resistance: 100m Crystal: double-domed sapphire with AR coating Movement: Seiko VK63 meca-quartz chronograph Accuracy: -10 / +20 seconds per month Price: $399 on strap / $469 on bracelet Chapters 00:00 Intro – Vaer’s story 00:50 The R1 Ocean Racer and the meca-quartz movement 02:15 Price and the bracelet 03:00 Sizing and specs 04:10 12-hour bezel and dial design 05:00 The Speedmaster-style case 06:06 Faux screw-down pushers 06:50 On the wrist 07:45 Final thoughts ☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualwatchreviews #Vaer #VaerR1 #OceanRacer #Chronograph #MecaQuartz #MicrobrandWatches #AmericanWatches #WatchReview #CasualWatchReviews Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster!