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Signum CerovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Cero
SignumCero
MSRP $519
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
What people say

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Signum Cero

Owners widely praise the Signum Cero's exceptional lume, satisfying bezel action, and distinctive dial design, with particular appreciation for the bronze case and green turquoise dial. One owner notes the watch wears a bit small and requires extra pressure to screw down the crown. The NH35 automatic movement powers the 39.5mm timepiece, which weighs a comfortable 47.25 grams with the buckle. Overall, owners rate the Signum Cero highly for its unique aesthetic and strong lume at the price point.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cero39.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Cero
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Cero200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Cero$519
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$519
$239
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