The Solar Hiker is a triple-brand collaboration between Vaer, Topo Designs, and Worn & Wound, uniting expertise in watchmaking, outdoor goods design, and storytelling. Built for adventure, it’s a 38mm field-watch-inspired design housed in a 200m-rated dive case and powered by the sun.
The dial features bold, raised numerals printed with 15 layers of C3 Super-LumiNova for exceptional legibility day or night. A dual-index ceramic and steel bezel adds practical versatility, allowing users to track a second time zone or elapsed minutes, with subtle solar cues marking sunrise and sunset positions.
Compact, durable, and comfortable, the Solar Hiker includes multiple straps: two colorful hook-and-loop designs by Topo and a two-piece black silicone strap from Vaer. Additionally, the watches come packaged in a custom Topo EDC carrying case that features multiple pockets as well as elastic straps, making it a fantastic piece of kit to throw in your bag on an adventure.
The Solar Hiker is powered by the Epson VS22 Solar Movement. Accurate to +/- 20 seconds per month, when fully charged, the Solar Hiker will run for 6 months in the dark.
Limited to 500 pieces per total. 200 in black, 300 in green.
- Case: Brushed + Polished Steel w/ DLC
- Dial: Green Sunray
- Movement: Epson VS22 Solar Quartz
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: 2 x Topo Nylon Straps, 1 x Vaer Black Silicone
- Water Res.: 200m
- Diameter: 38mm
- Length: 45mm
- Thickness: 11.35mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Case: Brushed + Polished Steel w/ DLC
- Dial: Black Sunray
- Movement: Epson VS22 Solar Quartz
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: 2 x Topo Nylon Straps, 1 x Vaer Black Silicone
- Water Res.: 200m
- Diameter: 38mm
- Length: 45mm
- Thickness: 11.35mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
Founded with a passion for adventure and authenticity, Vaer Watches builds durable, American-assembled timepieces designed to thrive in the outdoors. Each model embodies a blend of minimalist design and practical functionality, from water-resistant field watches to ocean-ready automatics. With reliable movements, interchangeable straps, and a focus on lasting quality over fleeting trends, Vaer creates watches meant to be worn every day — whether you're in the surf, on the trail, or at the office.
Rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and built for everyday use, Topo Designs blends mountain heritage with modern utility. Their gear combines rugged materials, clean lines, and vibrant color palettes to deliver products that are as functional on a trail as they are in the city. From durable backpacks and travel kits to thoughtfully crafted apparel, Topo Designs champions versatility, sustainability, and timeless design — made to go anywhere and last for years.
