The Vaer x Topo x W&W Solar Hiker Returns for 2026

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The Vaer x Topo x W&W Solar Hiker Returns for 2026

For 2026, we're bringing the three brands back together for another round, introducing two new colorways, a slightly larger case, fresh strap designs, and an entirely new carrying case. The same capable, approachable Solar Hiker, now with a whole new personality.

  • Solar
  • 39 mm
  • 200 m
  • 1 of 1,200
  • $379
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The black-dial and blue-dial watches side by side on the cobalt organizer pouch, each on a Topo Designs strap
Where it started

Three brands, one Solar Hiker.

In 2025, we teamed up with Vaer and Topo Designs for our first-ever triple-brand collaboration, the Solar Hiker. Bringing together three brands with distinct perspectives and expertise, we aimed to create a watch that combined the practicality of outdoor gear with the everyday appeal of a great wristwatch. Vaer brought their experience making durable, accessible, adventure-ready watches, Topo Designs contributed their signature approach to colorful, functional gear, and Worn & Wound brought the concept together. The result was a versatile, solar-powered tool watch that was as comfortable on the trail as it was around town.

Built around a compact case with 200 meters of water resistance, the Solar Hiker combined a classic field watch's legibility with a dive watch's functionality. A dual-index bezel offered multiple ways to track time, while generously lumed numerals and hands ensured readability in any condition. Topo Designs rounded out the package with custom straps and a purpose-built carrying case as useful as the watch itself.

The blue-dial Solar Hiker on a wrist in bright sun, worn on a black Topo strap under a dark jacket cuff
Built the watch

Vaer

Durable, accessible, adventure-ready watches. Vaer builds the solar-powered 39mm steel case, rated to 200 meters, and adds a rubber strap to the box.

Made the gear

Topo Designs

Colorful, functional gear is Topo's signature. They made the two hook-and-loop straps and the new carrying case, and their folded-map mark sits on the dial and crown.

Planned the route

Worn & Wound

We brought the concept together: the practicality of outdoor gear with the everyday appeal of a great wristwatch.

Close-up of the blue-dial watch: blue 12-hour bezel, cream numerals and the Topo map mark above 20ATM
The black-dial watch resting on a coil of camo paracord
The blue-dial watch strapped to a pack with paracord
Looking down at the blue-dial watch on a wrist over autumn leaves
Both watches on the organizer pouch beside a coil of paracord and a compass
The black-dial watch on a raised wrist in the sun
The black-dial watch on a wrist tucked into a jeans pocket
Close-up of the cream Topo Designs woven strap

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Read it at a glance

A field watch with a multi-purpose bezel.

The 2026 Solar Hikers have increased slightly from 38mm to 39mm in diameter to fit a wider range of wrists. They come in two classic color combinations with stainless steel cases. The first has a black dial and black ceramic bezel, and the second has a deep blue dial and blue ceramic bezel.

  • Split bezelA 12-hour scale on the ceramic insert for travel, with elapsed minutes on the steel inner ring.
  • Field watch dialBuilt for legibility, with big Arabic numerals and a 24-hour inner track.
  • Copious lumeNumerals, markers and hands stay readable in any condition.
  • Solar poweredCharged by light, in a 39mm case with 200 meters of water resistance.
Engraved caseback charting the sun and moon, with golden hour, sunrise and sunset, and civil, nautical and astronomical twilight and dawn marked by degree
Close-up of the caseback engraving: sun and moon with golden hour, sunrise, sunset and the civil, nautical and astronomical twilight and dawn angles, plus 1 of 1200
Flip it over

The caseback charts the day's light.

  1. Golden hour
  2. Sunset
  3. Civil twilight
  4. Nautical twilight
  5. Astronomical twilight
Pick your trail

Two classic combinations.

Two new colorways for 2026, both in stainless steel with a ceramic bezel insert.

The blue-dial watch on a wrist resting on a film camera, autumn leaves below
The blue-dial watch on a wrist against a dark jacket
The blue-dial watch on a wrist held against a khaki jacket
Deep blue dialBlue ceramic bezel
The black-dial watch on the wrist, hand gripping a crossbody strap
Tugging the black hook-and-loop strap tight on the black-dial watch
Close-up of the black-dial Solar Hiker on a wrist against a dark jacket, carrying-case strap alongside
Black dialBlack ceramic bezel
Packed for the trip

A carrying case that travels as well as the watch.

The watches come in a Topo-made carrying case that doubles as a great travel accessory. More compact than last year's, it features a zipper closure, multiple internal pockets, a tool/pen holder, and an extra paracord strap with a shoulder pad that attaches with two complimentary carabiners you can use to sling the case over your shoulder. Perfect for toting watches, your passport, or other needs on the road or trail.

In the box:

  • the Solar Hiker
  • two Topo hook-and-loop straps with unique webbing designs
  • a rubber strap from Vaer
  • the Topo carrying case, paracord shoulder strap and two carabiners
The cobalt-and-black carrying case worn crossbody on its paracord strap, Topo carabiners clipped to yellow tabs
The carrying case opened in someone's hands, showing the mesh pocket, pen holder and internal sleeves
Walking through the park with the carrying case slung crossbody
Packing the open carrying case on a park bench
Carrying the case by hand in the park, black-dial watch on the wrist
Trail guide · Sheet 2026

Specs

MovementSolar powered
CaseStainless steel · 39 mm wide, 46 mm lug to lug, 12.3 mm thick with crystal
Water resistance20 ATM (200 m)
CrystalSapphire
BezelSplit: 12-hour ceramic insert, elapsed-minute steel inner ring
DialBlack or deep blue · field watch layout, copious lume, Topo Designs mark
CrownSigned with the Topo folded map
StrapsTwo Topo hook-and-loop, one Vaer rubber
Case kitTopo carrying case with paracord shoulder strap and two carabiners
Edition1,200 pieces, split among the three brands
Price$379
AvailableOrder now, ready to ship

Pick your path

Top-down view of the black-dial Solar Hiker with black ceramic bezel

Solar Hiker · Black

Black dial, black ceramic bezel

$379

Shop the black
Top-down view of the deep blue-dial Solar Hiker with blue ceramic bezel

Solar Hiker · Blue

Deep blue dial, blue ceramic bezel

$379

Shop the blue
Field tested

From the trail to the street.

Walking away down a tree-lined Brooklyn street with the carrying case slung crossbody
Kneeling in the grass to frame a shot with a Hasselblad, the black-dial watch on the wrist
Sitting against a lamppost beside a Topo pack, cinching the watch strap
Packing a Topo bag in the autumn leaves, the blue-dial watch on the wrist
Waiting at a crosswalk with the carrying case worn crossbody
Seated with a Hasselblad, the blue-dial watch on the wrist under a khaki jacket
Leaning on a brownstone stoop with the carrying case crossbody and the black-dial watch on the wrist
Walking a park path under a big tree
The carrying case worn crossbody beside a park fence
Holding the carrying case in the park, the black-dial watch on the wrist
Walking through the park with a pack on and a camera at the hip
Crossing a city street mid-stride
Base camp

1,200 made. Clip in early.

Limited to 1,200 units split amongst the three brands, the 2026 Vaer x Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hikers are available to order now and ready to ship.

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Side view of the Solar Hiker's case: coin-edge bezel, brushed flank and a crown signed with the Topo folded map, on a blue Topo strap
The 2026 Solar Hiker · Worn & Wound × Vaer × Topo Designs