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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-datevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.25mm
39mm
Thickness
15.54mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NE15
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$949
$239

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable 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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