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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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