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Casio GD-400vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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What people say

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Casio GD-400

The metal-covered bezel provides a robust aesthetic. Display visibility may be challenging in certain lighting conditions.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GD-40049.7mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
GD-400
DS2 Meridian Quartz
Water Resistance
GD-400200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
GD-400$155
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
49.7mm
39mm
Thickness
16.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Resin
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
No

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$155
$239
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