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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsWilliam Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$820

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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.

William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

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