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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
MaenManhattan 37 IFL Edition
MSRP $1,199
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
9.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
IFL.01
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$399

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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