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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$239

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

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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