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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$399

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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