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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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