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Tissot Le Locle GoldvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Gold80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Gold30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Le Locle Gold$2,225
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.3mm
39mm
Thickness
10.45mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$239

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

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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