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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVaer Tradition

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Tradition100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tan

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$179

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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