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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
26mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$1,800

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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