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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVario Futurist

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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