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anOrdain FabrikvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$239

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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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