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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA43.2mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.2mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.18mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$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 lightweight Super Titanium construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly its Eco-Drive solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners frequently highlight the legibility of its dials and the convenience of its feature set, including perpetual calendars and easy timezone adjustments, making it a practical "grab and go" or travel watch. Some models are noted for their slim profiles and business-casual aesthetics, while others are appreciated for their high-tech capabilities. Criticisms include a lack of micro-adjustment on some clasps, rough finishing on the hour and minute hands of one model, and a complex operation for advanced GPS functions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology and comfortable, lightweight titanium build at an accessible price point.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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