Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $550 for the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 — a $311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Praesidus Pathfinder 44.

What movement does the Praesidus Pathfinder 44 run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Praesidus Pathfinder 44 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

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Praesidus Pathfinder 44vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Pathfinder 44

P-38-BOB-B-DBRSG

MSRP $550

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

ds2-meridian-black-quartz-39mm

MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder 4438mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder 4440h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder 44100m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

Pathfinder 44$550

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$239

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