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Farr + Swit Solar ChronovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Solar Chrono
Farr + SwitSolar Chrono
MSRP $550
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Chrono40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Solar Chrono—
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Solar Chrono—
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Solar Chrono$550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
—
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
—
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko
—
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$239
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