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RZE ResolutevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Resolute40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Resolute200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Resolute$759
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$759
$239

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What people say

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RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

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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