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RZE UTD-8000vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$239

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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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