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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$428

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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 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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