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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
39.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$5,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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