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Farr + Swit The WayfindervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Wayfinder
Farr + SwitThe Wayfinder
MSRP $399
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Wayfinder42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Wayfinder—
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Wayfinder100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Wayfinder$399
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Black
Lume
C3 Blue Grade X EF, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 on Bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VH31
—
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$239
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