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Oris Year of the Horse Limited EditionvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Year of the Horse Limited Edition
OrisYear of the Horse Limited Edition
MSRP $8,000
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Year of the Horse Limited Edition43mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Year of the Horse Limited Edition240 hoursh
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Year of the Horse Limited Edition50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Year of the Horse Limited Edition$8,000
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 113
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
240 hoursh
40h
Jewels
40
25
Complications
Date, Day
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,000
$239

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What people say

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Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition

The Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition is a 43mm dress watch powered by the in-house Calibre 113, offering a 10-day power reserve and an unconventional business calendar layout topped by a power reserve indicator marked with small horses. Reviewers praise the daring design and clever movement display, though the bold aesthetic and 43mm size make it a divisive piece — one reviewer found the overall look not to their personal taste. The watch retailed for $8,000. On balance, the Year of the Horse Limited Edition appeals to collectors who value distinctive design and horological innovation, but its commanding size and vibrant red dial limit its versatility.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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