Edox Grand Ocean DatevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz
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Measurements
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Grand Ocean Date
DS2 Meridian Quartz
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
150m
MSRP
$1,115
$239
lowest
Movement
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
Quartz
Case
5 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 praise Edox's finishing and quality, with one owner recommending the Edox Grand Ocean Date without hesitation after purchasing it at a good price. One owner suggests the Edox Grand Ocean Date's aesthetic would be improved by a smaller case size and notes the strap requires an additional hole for a snug fit. Overall, owners rate the Edox Grand Ocean Date highly for its impressive finishing and build quality at the price point.
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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