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Praesidus Type H-75vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type H-7539mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Type H-7540h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Type H-75100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Type H-75$245
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$239

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What people say

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Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible 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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