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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$239

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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