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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.60mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$239

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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