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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
9.1mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$239

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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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