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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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