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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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