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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Fearless100m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$920

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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 Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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