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Henry Archer TidslinjevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$239

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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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