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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$399

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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 Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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