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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$239

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What people say

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Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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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