Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition HoltonvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz
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Measurements
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Med Section limited edition Holton

DS2 Meridian Quartz
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$598
$239
lowest
Movement
Ronda 715
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners appreciate the Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition Holton as an enjoyable quartz field watch with pleasing looks and strap details. One owner notes the bezel lume outshines the dial lume, potentially impacting legibility. The PVD coating on the hobnail spikes is flagged as a potential weak point, with some reporting adhesion issues. Overall, owners value the Elliot Brown Med Section limited edition Holton for its unique issued-model aesthetic and comfortable wrist feel.
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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