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Tudor Pelagos 39vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos 3940mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos 3970h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos 39200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Pelagos 39$5,625
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
$578
Black
Lume
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,625
$239

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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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