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Halios Seaforth IVvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Seaforth IV
HaliosSeaforth IV
MSRP $765
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaforth IV40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Seaforth IV40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seaforth IV200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Seaforth IV$765
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$239

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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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