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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$239

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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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