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Seiko Diamond CollectionvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Diamond Collection30mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Diamond Collection40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Diamond Collection50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Diamond Collection$525
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30mm
39mm
Thickness
6.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
7N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Diamond Collection

The Seiko Diamond Collection is widely praised by owners for its stunning beauty, featuring 14 diamonds, a mother-of-pearl dial, and a two-tone color scheme. Reviewers note its dial is difficult to capture in photos and that its fit and finish suggest excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. One owner describes the gold plating on the bracelet showing some fading from desk work, and its gold tone may not suit all tastes. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its striking aesthetics and perceived value.

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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