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Citizen Promaster DivervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $431
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver46mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$431
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B612
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$239

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

The Citizen Promaster Diver is praised for its handsome dial made from recycled materials and its accurate Ecodrive movement, running +1 second in 7 days. Owners note potential difficulty maintaining charge in a large collection and minor alignment issues with the bezel and chapter ring. One owner reports an automatic movement with +20/-40 seconds a day accuracy. On balance, owners appreciate the Citizen Promaster Diver for its distinctive dial and reliable Ecodrive movement.

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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