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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,195
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
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
H874
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$239

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced technology, including solar power, GPS/radio-controlled timekeeping, and perpetual calendars, all housed in lightweight, durable titanium cases with sapphire crystals. Specific models are lauded for their stylish, tech-heavy designs and comfortable wearability, with one owner highlighting its exceptional feature set for the price. However, some find certain dials busy with redundant city names, and the lume is considered average. A few users note limitations with bracelet clasp adjustments or the lack of a safety lock. One owner questioned the price point, finding it difficult to justify based on exclusivity alone, while another pointed out rough finishing on the hands of a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of innovative technology, comfortable titanium construction, and practical features 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.

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