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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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