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Tissot Le LoclevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle29mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle48h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
29mm
39mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
46mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$239

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

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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