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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsTraska Venturer GMT

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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