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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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