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Astor + Banks ChronovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Chrono$575
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$239

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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