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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$239
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