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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
DOLCEVITA27mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
DOLCEVITA40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
DOLCEVITA$5,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
27mm
Thickness
10.4mm
5.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
27mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L963.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$5,700

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

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