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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$239

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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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