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Farr + Swit Retro DigitalvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Retro Digital
Farr + SwitRetro Digital
MSRP $70
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retro Digital40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Retro Digital—
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Retro Digital50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Retro Digital$70
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 9F76
—
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$70
$239
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