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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$239

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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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