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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,195
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
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
H874
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$399

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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 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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