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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$5,550

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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 ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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