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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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