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Hamilton American Classic Vintage QuartzvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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American Classic Vintage Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Vintage Quartz
MSRP $775
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Vintage Quartz15mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Vintage Quartz40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Vintage Quartz50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
American Classic Vintage Quartz$775
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
15mm
39mm
Thickness
7.35mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
280.002

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$239

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz

The Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz is praised for its well-decorated ETA 2842 movement and simple dial with mirror-polished hands and indices. One owner notes the strap is too short, requiring replacement. On balance, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz for its vintage-inspired design and decorated 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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