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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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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