VaerDS2 Quartz Dive Watch for Men - Ocean Ready 15 ATM, 39mm, Battery-Powered, Sapphire Crystal (+/- 20 Seconds per Month), Two Quick-Change 20mm Straps - Gift Set for Men - Gifts for Dad - 39mm

BLUF: The Vaer DS2 is the best $200 dive watch on the market. Background: For those of you who are not familiar with the company, Vaer is a US (San Diego) based watch company that for the past 9 years has focused on watches that are durable, “ocean ready” and affordable. Their product line is mostly dive and field watches, with a few chronos thrown in for good measure. All their watches have screw down crowns, sapphire crystals, at least 15 ATM of water resistance, and come with two straps, one rubber and one nylon. Premium straps and bracelets are available for an upcharge. Movements for various watches include Swiss and Japanese automatics, solar quartz, Ameriquartz, and standard quartz. Many of Vaer’s watches are assembled in the US. Review: This is my fourth Vaer dive watch, including a D5 (automatic), a D4 Meridian (solar quartz) and a DS4 Meridian Tactical (solar quartz). The DS2 is the lowest price watch of the group but is still a great looking watch. The 39mm diameter hits the sweet spot for most wearers – not too big, not too small. It has a Japanese quartz movement and 15 ATM (150 meters / 500 ft) of water resistance. It you’re a saturation diver (you’re probably not) then the water resistance is lacking. For most of us, it’s as much as we’ll ever need. The screw in crown does not feel as solid as the one on my D5, but the DS2 is a third of the price. It has a unidirectional rotating bezel and decent lume. It’s a watch that is durable, great looking, and priced low enough that I won’t fret about insurance or keeping it locked in a safe if I’m traveling. A worthy addition to any watch collection, or even as an everyday only watch.

Good solid watch. I changed out the band cause I'm a big guy. Otherwise it would be a 5.

Another solid hit for Vaer. Catches the essence of a classic diver/tool watch. Quartz allows for a lighter, thinner and more accurate wstch

Great watch. Solid weight, clear crystal. Looks and feels amazing on wrist. Really solid dive watch. AND it comes with an extra strap

This is an excellent diving watch. The quality is impeccable and it genuinely looks great on the wrist. Likewise, it’s super comfortable and keeps great time. Highly recommended.