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Seiko Prospex RotocallvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Rotocall37mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Rotocall40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Rotocall100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Prospex Rotocall$550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
A824

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its 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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