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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$239

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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