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Tissot PRX GoldvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PRX Gold
TissotPRX Gold
MSRP $2,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX Gold35mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PRX Gold80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PRX Gold100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PRX Gold$2,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.93mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
34.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
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
$2,175
$239

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What people say

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Tissot PRX Gold

The Tissot PRX Gold is widely praised as exquisite and beautiful, with owners appreciating its statement-piece quality and the subtle flash of gold. The brushed case finish on some models is noted as preventing excessive gaudiness, making it "just the right amount of gold" for some, though others find it "a bit flashy." Some owners question the retail value, suggesting the premium is for the gold bezel, and note that it can be found at significantly lower prices from grey market or pre-owned sources. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PRX Gold highly for its beautiful aesthetic and refined gold presence at a more accessible price point when sourced strategically.

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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