Which is cheaper, the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $2,499 for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph — a $2,260 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz caliber, while the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph runs a automatic (ETA 2894 Élaboré).

Side by side

Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$239

$2,499

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