Edox Grand Ocean ChronographvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Measurements
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Grand Ocean Chronograph

DS2 Meridian Quartz
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
150m
MSRP
$1,265
$239
lowest
Movement
Caliber 102 (Ronda 5030 D)
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph is a reliable and accurate quartz watch that has proven durable over years of ownership. Some reviewers note the 43mm case wears larger than expected due to its thickness, though curved lugs and a fitted rubber strap offer some mitigation, albeit limiting strap options. Reviewers criticize the applied markers on the black PVD model for low contrast and reduced legibility, and the lume is described as scant and fading quickly. On balance, owners rate the Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph highly for its proven durability and accuracy as a quartz timepiece.
The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is widely appreciated for its wearability and value, with owners and reviewers frequently highlighting its 39mm case size as a perfect fit. The watch features a coin-edge bezel and a satisfying 120-click action with minimal back play, and its design is often described as classic. Some owners report long shipping times and poor customer service from the brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable 39mm sizing and straightforward quartz simplicity.
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