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Tissot PRX Damascus SteelvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PRX Damascus Steel
TissotPRX Damascus Steel
MSRP $1,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PRX Damascus Steel80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PRX Damascus Steel100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.98mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Damascus Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,175
$239

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What people say

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Tissot PRX Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

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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