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anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Model 3 Method
anOrdainModel 3 Method
MSRP $4,693
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 3 Method39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Model 3 Method56h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Model 3 Method50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Model 3 Method$4,693
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
10.45mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 3 Method
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,693
$239

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What people say

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anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

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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