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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$239

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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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