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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,125
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,125
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$699

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its stylish design, comfortable lightweight titanium construction, and advanced Eco-Drive solar-powered movements with features like perpetual calendars and radio/GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful, light-reflecting dials and the overall value offered by the feature set. Some owners note that the lume is adequate but not exceptional, and a few find the mode cycling or bracelet micro-adjust clasp less than ideal for precise sizing or specific activities like swimming. One reviewer pointed out that the finishing on the hour and minute hands could be a weak point. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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