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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
29mm
Thickness
10.4mm
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L178.2
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
$4,300

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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 MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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