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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited EditionvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.6mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$239

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

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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