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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.45mm
10.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$239

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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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