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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$239

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

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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