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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive WatchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$239

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What people say

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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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