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Vaer DS2 Meridian QuartzvsZelos Thresher 44

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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