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Boldr The BoysvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Boys$299
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$239

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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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