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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,750

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
DOLCEVITA37mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
DOLCEVITA$4,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L176.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$4,750

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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 DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita for its excellent value and beautiful dial, with some considering it superior to alternatives. The polished bracelet and case finishing are frequently highlighted as strengths. One owner notes the watch is a step up from older models. However, community members consistently criticize the crown, describing it as "comically bad" for winding and setting. On balance, owners rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite the widely noted crown issues.

From video reviewers

The value proposition and Art Deco-inspired design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the keen pricing as a significant advantage.

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