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Grand Seiko SBGH341vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34138mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34155h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGH341100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBGH341$7,900
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH341

The Grand Seiko SBGH341 is noted for its vintage-friendly 38mm size and high-intensity titanium construction. Reviewers highlight its bezel-less design and textured light pink dial. The hi-beat automatic calibre 9S85 movement offers a claimed accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day. One concern raised is that the highly polished Zaratsu case finish may be prone to scratching. The titanium bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH341 for its refined 38mm sizing and lightweight titanium build.

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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