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Praesidus Rec SpecvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$239

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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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