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Maen Manhattan 40vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$239

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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