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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Essentials Automatic
SeikoEssentials Automatic
MSRP $315
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Automatic41h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Automatic100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Essentials Automatic$315
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41.2mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$239

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