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Seiko Recraft SeriesvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Recraft Series43.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Recraft Series40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Recraft Series50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Recraft Series$265
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
7S26
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value 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.

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