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Farer Portobello - Nearly NewvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Portobello - Nearly New63h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Portobello - Nearly New100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
316L marine grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
63h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,155
$239

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What people say

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Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design 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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