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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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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