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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,350
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA42mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,350
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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