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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited EditionvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,750
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, with a new grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. Owners find the watch attractive and the large case wears well without feeling bulky. However, some consider the price of €1900 for a 6R54 movement with an accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day to be too high, and the production run of 6000 units is not seen as a true limited edition. Overall, owners find the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with good wearability, but express concerns regarding its value proposition and movement accuracy for 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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