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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,475
$239

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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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