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Spinnaker Spence 300vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$239

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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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