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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsZelos Great White 43

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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