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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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