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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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