Side by side

Citizen ATTESAvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,350
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,350
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$239

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Citizen ATTESA vs Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight, durable Super Titanium construction and advanced features like solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization, making it a practical "grab and go" watch. Specific models are lauded for their stylish, tech-heavy designs, comfortable wearability, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystals. The Eco-Drive movements, particularly the E760 and F950, are highlighted for their perpetual calendars and impressive power reserves. However, some users find certain dials busy with redundant city names, and the finishing on hands has been noted as a weak point on one model. The titanium bracelet clasp on one version offers limited micro-adjustment, and the overall price point has been questioned by some due to perceived newness or exclusivity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of advanced technology, lightweight titanium build, and practical functionality at a competitive price.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.