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Dan Henry 1975vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
197540h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1975150m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
1975$310
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$239

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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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