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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$239

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What people say

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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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