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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
24mm
Thickness
10.4mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$1,650

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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 LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its extreme thinness, slim profile, and elegant, discreet design, making it exceptionally comfortable and almost unnoticeable on the wrist. The quartz version is noted for its reliability and "grab and go" convenience, while the automatic is considered a slim, dressy piece. Pre-owned prices for the quartz model range from $300 to $600, significantly lower than its $1650 retail. Some owners find the styling and Roman numerals appealing, and the bracelet is described as comfortable. One owner advises against gold plating due to potential wear, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. Discussions also arise regarding battery life in the quartz models, with one owner reporting a battery failure within months of replacement. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant, thin design and comfortable wearability at its pre-owned price point.

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