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Pinion NeutronvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neutron38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Neutron40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Neutron100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Neutron$1,600
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$239

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What people say

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Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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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