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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
16mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$239

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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