Which is cheaper, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $530 for the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 — a $291 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56.

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Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56

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MSRP $530

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-5640mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-5640h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56100m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56$530

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

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6 specs

Movement

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Caliber

ETA 251.264

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MSRP

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$239

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